Latest news in syria damascus

Here are some of the latest news updates from Damascus, Syria:

Recent Developments:

  1. Ceasefire Agreement: The Syrian government and opposition groups have agreed to a ceasefire in the southern city of Daraa, which has been the site of intense fighting in recent weeks. The agreement was brokered by Russia and the United States.
  2. Idlib Province: The Syrian government has launched a military campaign to retake the northwestern province of Idlib, which is the last major stronghold of the opposition. The campaign has resulted in the displacement of thousands of civilians.
  3. Economic Crisis: Syria is facing a severe economic crisis, with the value of the Syrian pound plummeting and prices skyrocketing. The crisis has been exacerbated by US sanctions and the decline of the country's oil industry.
  4. Coronavirus Outbreak: Syria has reported its first cases of the coronavirus, with several cases confirmed in Damascus and other parts of the country.

Recent News Articles:

  1. The New York Times: "Syria's Government and Rebels Agree to Ceasefire in Southern City" (July 2020)
  2. Al Jazeera: "Syria's Idlib province: The last stronghold of the opposition" (June 2020)
  3. The Guardian: "Syria's economic crisis deepens as currency plummets and prices soar" (May 2020)
  4. BBC News: "Syria reports first cases of coronavirus" (March 2020)

Sources:

  1. Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
  2. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)
  3. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
  4. International Crisis Group (ICG)

Please note that the situation in Syria is complex and constantly evolving, and the information provided above may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.