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4 days ago · Syria Today – UK Far-right Activist Jailed After False Allegations About Syrian Child; Iraqi Militia Claims Drone Attack on US Base. By THE SYRIAN OBSERVER. October 29, 2024.
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Oct 31, 2023 · Report Documents Execution of 7,872 People by Syrian Regime Through Field Courts. SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website) September 13, 2023. The SNHR report extensively documented the execution of 7,872 individuals, including 114 children and 26 women, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Syria’s Shift to Cash Subsidies: A Move to Cut Government Support
The Syrian government’s decision to shift from commodity subsidies to cash subsidies has raised concerns about its true intentions. Local media reports suggest that this move is part of a broader plan to reduce government support, which has already been significantly curtailed in recent years, affecting citizens’ lives and the market.
Syria Establishes New Ministry of Information to Modernize Media ...
On April 23, 2024, in Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad signed into law the establishment of a new Ministry of Information, under Law No. 19 of 2024. This new legislation replaces the previous ministry, which was formed by Legislative Decree No. 186 in 1961. The objective of Law No. 19 is to modernize the Ministry of Information, allowing it ...
The Inflation Crisis: Four Years of Soaring Prices in Syria
Most basic needs and services recorded an inflation rate of over 100% in 2021, with restaurants and hotels experiencing the highest inflation rate at 182.4%, followed by food and non-alcoholic beverages at 120.4%. The inflation crisis in Syria is expected to continue, with the government’s policies and external factors contributing to the ...
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Two Civilians Killed, One Military Personnel Injured in Israeli Attack on Damascus Countryside. AL-THAWRA (Pro-government newspaper) June 28, 2024. The attack targeted multiple points in the southern region, with Syrian air defense systems intercepting and shooting down several missiles, al-Thawra writes.
Survey Finds most Watched TV Channels Among Syrians
Aug 28, 2014 · Al-Arabiya and Al-Jazeera channels are the most watched TV channels among Syrians, as they are the most concerned with the Syrian crisis, a new survey has found. Surprisingly, Orient TV came in the third place while some international Arabic-speaking satellite channels were at the bottom of the list. The results were published in a report ...
After 12 Years: Italy Decides to Appoint an Ambassador to Syria
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that Rome had decided to appoint an ambassador to Syria, days after representatives of eight European countries sent a letter to the European Union calling for an amendment to the bloc’s policy on Syria. Reuters quoted Tajani as saying: “It has been announced that the special envoy of ...
Syria in 2022: Deadlock, Violence, and Possible Famine
Jan 3, 2022 · A grim year awaits Syria in 2022, as it has to endure a collapsing economy and shifting regional dynamics, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed. Syria in 2022: Deadlock, Violence, and Possible Famine. The war in Syria marked its ten-year anniversary in 2021, another grim milestone for the country that appears marching onward into terminal decline.
Government Change in Syria: Can Al-Jalali Revive the Collapsing …
Sep 19, 2024 · Economically, Syria remains in a state of collapse. Over 70% of the population lives below the poverty line, and actual unemployment has soared to over 37%, with disguised unemployment rates exceeding 85%. This means the majority of the workforce is not contributing to any meaningful economic production. Under such dire circumstances, no new ...