News for Tuesday, 2025-01-14

The SFM’s News:

• The Presidency Office for the Syrian Future Movement: Unions and Their Role in Political Transition: Syria as a Model.
• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a press release titled: On the Necessity of the New Syrian Administration Addressing the People.
• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a press release titled: Regarding the crime of painting the walls of the Political Security Branch in the city of Latakia.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: Podcast of SFM (50): Military, Police, and Intelligence Institutions from the SFM’s Perspective (4).
• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a press release titled: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2012/01/14, On this day in 2012: Demonstrations took place in the neighborhoods of Damascus, where protesters condemned the Arab League and its pro-regime stance. They chanted in solidarity with Zabadani and Madaya, calling for international protection, and raised banners against the regime while supporting the Free Syrian Army.
• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a press release titled: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (209).

Internal News:

• Security Forces Seize Explosives Warehouse in Umm Hartain: The General Security Forces announced the seizure of an explosives warehouse in Umm Hartain, western Homs, marking a significant blow to remaining regime remnants in the area.
• Security Forces Free Fighters in Latakia Captured by Regime Elements: Security forces managed to free fighters captured by regime remnants in the countryside of Latakia, reinforcing security in opposition-controlled areas.
• Civil Defense Efforts to Open Roads and Clear War Remnants: The Civil Defense continues its efforts to clear roads and remove war remnants and mines left by military operations, aiming to improve living conditions in liberated areas.
• Electricity Grid Maintenance to Link Idlib to Aleppo: Maintenance teams continue to repair electricity networks with a focus on linking power transmission from Idlib to Aleppo, improving public services in the region.
• Minister of Trade Discusses Mill and Bakery Rehabilitation: The Minister of Trade held a meeting with UN and French delegations to discuss the rehabilitation of mills and bakeries in liberated areas, ensuring food security for citizens.
• Syrian Network Calls for Investigation of “Sawa’id al-Khayr” Team: The Syrian Network for Human Rights called for an investigation into the “Sawa’id al-Khayr” team for allegedly damaging crime scenes, potentially compromising investigations.
• General Security Forces Announce Ambush by Regime Remnants in Latakia: General Security Forces announced being ambushed by regime remnants in Latakia and vowed to retaliate harshly.
• UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visits Damascus: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights arrived in Damascus on an official visit, expected to discuss human rights issues with regime officials.
• Security Forces Begin Sweeping Operation in Jableh: General Security Forces began a sweeping operation in Jableh, Latakia, aiming to eliminate sleeper cells of regime remnants and secure the area.
• Consular Office in Sweida Opens, Services Delayed Due to Network Failure: The consular office in Sweida opened its doors, but services were temporarily suspended due to a network failure.
• Electricity Grid Connections Begin in Tartous: Technical teams began preparing electricity grid connections in Tartous, aiming to strengthen the power network and meet the region’s energy needs.
• Families of Prisoners Demand Refund of Lawyers’ Fees: Families of prisoners in Syria demanded the refund of lawyers’ fees, citing many unresolved cases.
• Foreign Products Flood Syrian Markets After Import Restrictions Eased: Syrian markets saw an influx of foreign products following a relaxation of import restrictions, signaling a shift toward market liberalization.
• Al-Rai Border Crossing Announces Entry Conditions for Dual-National Syrians from Turkey: The Al-Rai crossing announced new entry conditions for dual-national Syrians returning from Turkey, part of efforts to regulate their return.

Related News:

• Lavrov: Russia in Daily Contact with New Syrian Authorities: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Russia is in daily contact with the new Syrian authorities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
• Canada to Provide $12 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Syria: The Canadian government announced $12 million in humanitarian aid for Syria, aimed at supporting relief efforts and alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people.
• Kuwait to Open Embassy in Syria Soon: Kuwaiti officials confirmed that their embassy in Syria would open soon, in a move to enhance diplomatic relations between the two countries.

International News:

• Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza Nears Announcement: Developments suggest that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is imminent following intensive negotiations among involved parties.
• 204 Palestinian Journalists Killed Since Start of Israeli Aggression on Gaza: Reports indicate that the Israeli aggression on Gaza has led to the death of 204 Palestinian journalists, raising concerns over the safety of media personnel in the region.
• Qatar Submits Final Draft of Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas: Qatar handed over the final draft of an agreement aimed at releasing hostages and achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in hopes of advancing peace efforts.