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Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity

Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her family during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Syria cracked down on Wagner after mutiny in Russia: Report

Syrian authorities swiftly moved to isolate and control Wagner operatives after the mercenary group staged a rebellion.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023

A little white pill, Captagon, gives Syria's Assad a strong tool in winning over Arab states

Western governments have been frustrated by the red carpet treatment Arab countries have been giving Syria’s president, fearing their reconciliation with the pariah state will undermine efforts to push a solution to its long-running civil war

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

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US exempts Syrian earthquake aid from sanctions

The new rules are designed to speed up deliveries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Days after quake, aid trucks reach northwest Syrian enclave

A small convoy has crossed from Turkey into Syria’s rebel-held northwest with desperately needed medicines, blankets, tents and U.N. shelter kits, the first aid to reach the enclave, three days after the devastating earthquake struck the region, killing thousands

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

WHO Head in Middle East ‘Disturbed’ by Abuse Report

The head of the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean region told staff in an internal email that he is “very disturbed” by allegations reported by the Associated Press last week that the UN health agency’s Syria director misspent millions, abused staff and violated the organization’s own COVID-19 protocols as the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

WHO head in Middle East 'disturbed' by abuse reported by AP

The head of the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean region has told staff in an internal email that he is “very disturbed” by allegations reported by the Associated Press last week that the U.N. health agency’s Syria director misspent millions, abused staff and violated the organization’s own COVID-19 protocols as…

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

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Iranian support vital for Hamas after ties restored with Syria

As Turkey and more Arab countries restore ties with Israel, Hamas is left with fewer allies in the region, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2022

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