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LATEST FROM Damascus
Syrian pound plummets to new low as policies fail to stop freefall
June 03
Why have Damascus's policies failed to stop the Syrian pound's tailspin?
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As spotlight stays on Makhlouf, Syrian telecoms industry undergoes significant changes
June 01
The recent spate of videos published by Syria’s richest businessman and Bashar al-Assad’s cousin, Rami Makhlouf, have come as a surprise to many, prompting some to speculate about...
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Economic anxiety continues despite Assad’s speech on the coronavirus
May 10
Since October 2019, the Syrian pound (SYP) has been in a steep decline, driven primarily by the financial crisis unfolding in Lebanon as well as structural problems in the nationa...
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How does Israel keep getting past Syria’s air defenses?
May 07
Do Israel's successful strikes in Syria reflect faulty Russian air defense equipment or the Syrian military's lack of expertise?
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Torture and death: Life in al-Khateeb detention center
April 29
What is life like inside al-Khateeb, one of Syria's most notorious prisons?
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Antagonism and confusion undermine northeast Syria’s response to the coronavirus
April 28
The first death from COVID-19 in northeast Syria this month has brought to the fore the anticipated difficulties of containing and combating the pandemic in the divided country.
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As Ramadan begins, the Syrian government eases coronavirus-restrictions to kickstart the economy
April 26
Over the past two weeks, the Syrian government has announced a certain easing of coronavirus-related restrictions in a bid to restart economic activity as the holy month of Ramada...
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What was Javad Zarif doing in Damascus?
April 21
What were Javad Zarif's goals from his visit to Damascus on Monday?
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Anger and confusion erupt over the Syrian government’s decision to ration bread through the smart card
April 21
In recent months, the smart card system has been expanded to include a wider range of subsidized goods, namely fuel, rice, tea, and sugar. Although the smart card system sustained...
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Humanitarian responses to the coronavirus bring the UAE and Syria publicly closer
April 15
On March 27, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, spoke on the phone with Bas...
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PHOTO BRIEFS
Photo essay: Damascenes suffer as Coronavirus takes its toll economically
Rebels, residents leave east Damascus district for Idlib: ‘It’s like starting over from scratch’
Sick residents evacuated, injured fighters leave as second round of Four Towns Agreement begins
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