Why did Bashar al-Assad issue a new decree for children of unknown parentage?
On January 14, 2023, the Head of the Syrian regime issued Decree No. 2 of 2023 regarding that regulates the affairs of the children of unknown parentage.
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That is how and why the Turkish forces targeted a military site near Afrin
On January 12, 2023, the Turkish forces targeted a joint location of the Syrian regime forces, Iranian militias, and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the town of "Al-Mayassa" of the Nubul district, which is located near the lines of contact with the city of Afrin, north of Aleppo.
Indications of Iran's link to the third cell phone operator in Syria
The Syrian regime announced granting the license to a third cell phone operator in February 2022. Although the Syrian regime's government confirmed that the operating company is completely local under the name “Wafa Telecom”, an investigation in December revealed that the license was granted to a Malaysian company owned by an officer in the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Possible US mechanisms for implementing the Captagon Act in Syria
On December 24, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the National Defence Authorisation Act into law just before Christmas. It includes a mandate requiring US agencies to target the Captagon drug trade in Syria through developing a co-ordinated approach.
Why did the Syrian regime issue the third amnesty decree for crimes in 2022?
On December 21, 2022, the Syrian regime issued a conditional amnesty that pardons draft dodgers. It is claimed that such an amnesty would help Syrians who escaped the mandatory military service, whether if they are still inside the country or abroad. It also applies to penalties of misdemeanors.
Determinants of international actors' positions on the possible Turkish military operation in Syria
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Russia limits but not prevents Israel's strikes against Iran in Syria
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Possible mutual assassinations between SDF and PKK
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Chances of success of Iran's efforts to persuade Türkiye to cancel the military operation in northern Syria
Chances of success of Iran's efforts to persuade Türkiye to cancel the military operation in northern Syria During his visit to Damascus on July 2, 2022, Iranian Foreign Mi...
How far can Russia's new escalation in Idlib go
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Türkiye's late revelations about the diplomatic meeting with the Syrian regime: Motives and indications
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Transferring the assets of the Syrian state to independent bodies: Enhancing management efficiency or an approach to offset debt
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