Syria daily news
Here are some of the latest news stories from Syria:
Breaking News
- Syrian government forces have captured the strategic town of Khan Sheikhoun in the northwestern province of Idlib, according to state media. (Source: Reuters)
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that at least 12 people were killed in a Russian airstrike on a market in the town of Ariha in Idlib province. (Source: BBC)
Conflict and Violence
- The Syrian government has launched a new offensive in the southern province of Daraa, with reports of intense fighting between government forces and rebel groups. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has condemned a recent surge in violence in the city of Aleppo, which has left dozens of civilians dead and injured. (Source: UN News)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the number of people in need of food assistance in Syria has increased by 30% due to the ongoing conflict. (Source: WFP)
- The Syrian Arab Red Crescent has reported that it has delivered aid to over 100,000 people in the besieged city of Eastern Ghouta. (Source: Syrian Arab Red Crescent)
Politics and Diplomacy
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on several Syrian officials and entities, including the country's intelligence chief, in response to the government's alleged use of chemical weapons. (Source: US Department of the Treasury)
- The European Union has extended its sanctions against Syria for another year, citing the country's failure to implement political reforms and its continued human rights abuses. (Source: EU Council)
Economy and Infrastructure
- The Syrian government has announced plans to rebuild the country's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power plants, in the wake of the conflict. (Source: Syrian government)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Syria's economy is facing a severe crisis, with inflation rates reaching over 100% and the country's currency in free fall. (Source: IMF)
Other News
- The Syrian government has launched a new campaign to promote tourism in the country, with the aim of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the economy. (Source: Syrian government)
- The Syrian Arab Red Crescent has reported that it has vaccinated over 1 million children against measles and other diseases in the country. (Source: Syrian Arab Red Crescent)
Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation on the ground.