DAMASCUS, Syria– A suspected Israeli airstrike killed on Monday a Syrian businessman, close to the Syrian government, Muhammad Baraa al-Qatirji, in his car on the Damascus-Beirut highway. North Press correspondent reported that an airstrike, likely to be Israeli, bombed the car of the Syrian al-Qaterji near a tourist area of Yafour, south of Damascus, southern…
DAMASCUS, Syria– Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday that Turkey has not given us any guarantees, as “we are moving positively on clear principles which are international law and national sovereignty.” Al-Assad’s statement came as part of a series of statements regarding Syrian-Turkish ties and their normalisation during an interview with al-Mayaden TV Channel…
Sacha Pfeiffer A family of 10 American citizens who were held for years in a Syrian refugee camp and detention center for relatives of Islamic State militants are now back in the United States, the result of complex negotiations that also returned two young sons of a Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to supporting the…
By Mohammed A. Salih BOTTOM LINE Amid escalating regional tensions since October 7 last year and reports of American contemplations of troop withdrawal from Syria, the US administration should reassess its Syria policy, and consider a long-term, minimalist presence coupled with robust political and diplomatic efforts in the interest of regional security and peace. The ongoing Middle…
Penny Papadopoulou This winter was dark and cruel in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and summer promises to be just as bleak. As it approaches, the Kurds fear that the sacrifices they made in the fight against ISIS are being forgotten. Washington’s dramatic shift in priorities and lack of strategic direction…
As we embrace this sacred moment of Newroz, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your cherished family. May this auspicious occasion usher in a year of prosperity, tranquillity, and unbound happiness. Newroz, a celebration deeply rooted in history and rich in symbolism, serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of…
JAMES F. JEFFREY MARCH 8, 2024 The Middle East has long been defined by complex conflicts, yet pride of place is likely Syria since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011. U.S. forces, operating there since 2014, officially against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), are involved in one of the…
27-02-2024 Our centre in the city of Qamishli, on the night of February 26, was subjected to a terrorist attack by unknown assailants who threw an explosive device into the wall of the building. The damage was limited to the material side, and the Internal Security Forces are investigating the attack and tracking down the…
Feb 8, 2024 By Ihsan Muhammad DARAA, Syria (North Press) – Experts and researchers believe that the Islamic State (ISIS) is seeking to reorganize its ranks in southern Syria, taking advantage of the security chaos in the region. Furthermore, ISIS no longer finds a safe place in northeastern Syria. It has been five years since ISIS…
Jan 17, 2024 By Fabrice Balanche In recent days, Turkey has systematically destroyed the energy sources of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). The paralysis of the electricity network leads to the paralysis of water distribution and the entire economic fabric. Cereal silos were even affected, jeopardizing the supply of bread. This…
