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Donald Trump · DamascusRestrictions on HTS and Ahmad Al Shara are rooted in group’s deep ties to Al Qaeda and role in Syria’s civil war The US is preparing to circulate to the UN Security Council a draft resolution calling for the lifting of sanctions on Syria’s leader Ahmad Al Shara. Discussions are already under way between the Security Council’s permanent members – the US, France, UK, China and Russia – to potentially delist Mr Al Shara, his Minister of Interior An…See the Story
US Prepares UN Resolution to Lift Sanctions on Syria and Its Leaders

ISIS · SyriaPARIS — Syrian authorities dismissed at least 200 security personnel in Daraa on Wednesday, citing “behavior violations and misconduct.” The firings came in the wake of a number of violations and abuses committed by members of the General Security Service (Internal Security) in the southern province in recent weeks. Troubling incidents included killings and the abuse of corpses, as well as the involvement of security personnel in blood feuds an…Read Article
Daraa security forces plagued by vendettas, abuse and controversial recruits - Syria Direct

Türkiye · TurkeyPARIS — In the new Syria, Ahmad al-Hayes’s star is rising. At the beginning of May, after being promoted to the rank of brigadier general, the once-leader of the Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sharqiya faction was appointed commander of the new Syrian army’s 86th Division, responsible for sectors in the country’s east. Al-Hayes, also known as Abu Hatem Shaqra, is among several former commanders of Turkish-backed opposition factions to see their fortune…Read Article
Turkey in Syria: Temporary necessity turned permanent presence? - Syria Direct
In a Turkish border city swelled by Syrians, many prepare to leave - Syria Direct
Syrian farmers pay price of worst drought in decades
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