Syria
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Government
Salafi Calls for Jihad Against Yemen Draw Egyptian Analyst’s Criticism
DID Press: Egyptian writer and political analyst Sameh Askar has criticized what he described as the “political exploitation of Islamic sanctities,” saying some Salafi currents are calling on their followers to wage “jihad” against Yemen by citing sectarian differences and…
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Economy
Fuel Price Hikes Trigger Protests Across Syria
DID Press: Protests erupted in several Syrian cities, including Hama and Khan Shaykhun, on Monday following a temporary increase in fuel prices. Demonstrators blocked several major roads and burned tires in response to a 40% increase in diesel prices and…
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Government
Reports Say Al-Sharaa Backs New Israeli-Syrian Security Arrangement
DID Press: Reports indicate that Syria’s interim authorities may be open to a new security framework in southern Syria as Damascus and Israel resume security consultations aimed at reducing tensions in the region. According to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, Syrian…
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Economy
New Restrictions Reported on Property Transactions of Shiite, Alawite Syrians
DID Press: Reports emerging from Syria indicate that new restrictions have affected the buying, selling and mortgaging of properties owned by Shiite citizens and some retired Alawite military personnel. According to the reports, regulations and administrative procedures related to obtaining…
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Government
Syria, Pakistan Pledge to Expand Defense and Security Ties
DID Press: Syrian transitional government Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani called for stronger bilateral defense and security ties during a meeting with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Rawalpindi. Al-Shibani, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of…
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Pakistan Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Air Base
DID Press: Pakistan has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur air base near Aleppo, Syria, calling the attack an arbitrary action and a violation of international law. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the Israeli strike on the Syrian…
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Government
Syrian FM to Visit Pakistan in First Trip in Nearly Two Decades
DID Press: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani is set to visit Islamabad on Wednesday for his first trip to Pakistan in nearly two decades. During his two-day visit, al-Shibani is expected to meet Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…
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Government
Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base; US and Türkiye Condemn Attack
DID Press: Syria and United States have held Israel responsible for an airstrike on a military air base in Idlib province, with Washington describing the action as an “unnecessary escalation” and warning that such attacks could further complicate the Syrian…
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Tehran Warns Damascus of Missile Strikes on More Than 100 Strategic Targets
DID Press: Iran has sent direct warnings to Damascus and other regional capitals, threatening a broader military confrontation if Syria takes military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to UniNews. The warnings reportedly include the threat of missile strikes against…
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Government
Hezbollah Leader Rejects Direct Talks With Israel as ‘Humiliation’
DID Press: Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said recent understandings between Iran and the United States helped halt Israeli military operations, rejected direct negotiations with Israel as yielding only “humiliation,” and said there were no obstacles to future talks between…
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