News for Sunday, 2025-01-19

The SFM’s News:

• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: A visit by a delegation from the Syrian Future Movement to the A‘azaz Media Office.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2013/01/19, on this day in 2013: An evening demonstration took place in the Dummar Al-Balad neighborhood of Damascus, expressing solidarity with the cities of Darayya and Muadamiyat Al-Sham.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (214).

Internal News:

• Child Dies After Falling into a 60-Meter-Deep Well in Eastern Rural Aleppo: The incident occurred while the child was playing near the well, leading to his immediate death.
• Injuries in a Car Bomb Explosion in Manbij, Eastern Aleppo: The blast injured several civilians and caused material damage in the area.
• Massive Captagon Shipment Seized at Lattakia Port: Authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics.
• Norwegian Relief Delegation Meets with Syrian Ministry of Health Officials: Discussions focused on enhancing health sector cooperation and humanitarian aid.
• Military Operations Directorate Mobilizes Forces Towards Northeastern Syria: The movements occur amidst escalating regional tensions.
• SDF Leader: Ahmad Al-Shar‘a’s Meeting with Factions is Irrelevant to Us: The statement responded to recent local faction meetings led by Al-Shar‘a.
• Al-Shar‘a and Al-Sheibani Receive Norway’s Foreign Minister in Damascus: Discussions revolved around bilateral cooperation and shared humanitarian concerns.
• In Two Days, 8 Civilians Killed or Injured by Landmines in Aleppo and Lattakia: The mines caused new tragedies, sparking calls for intensified demining efforts.
• Syrian Defense Minister: SDF Will Not Retain an Independent Entity Within the Army: The minister emphasized unifying military forces under centralized leadership.
• Interior Ministry Destroys Drugs Seized from Former Regime’s Fourth Division Sites: The operation is part of ongoing anti-drug trafficking efforts.
• Clashes, Raids, and Landmine Explosions Mark Another Tragic Day in Eastern Syria: The deadly events inflicted significant human and material losses.
• Ali Kaddah Named Interior Minister and Mohammad Abdul Rahman Appointed Governor of Idlib: The new appointments come amid wide administrative changes.
• Captagon Packing Warehouse Found Inside Children’s Toys in Lattakia: Authorities uncovered the scheme to smuggle drugs using innovative methods.

Related News:

• Washington Issues Limited Exemption from Sanctions on Syria: The decision aims to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to affected areas.
• Al-Sheibani Describes Sanctions as a Heavy Burden, Norway Seeks Openness: Al-Sheibani criticized the economic impact of sanctions, while Norway called for enhanced dialogue with Syria.

International News:

• Ben Gvir Announces Resignation Over Gaza Ceasefire Agreement: The decision came in protest against the Israeli government’s approval of the deal.
• Ceasefire in Gaza Begins After Three-Hour Delay: The agreement was implemented following intense negotiations to de-escalate tensions.
• Amid Gaza Bombing, Israeli Officials Reaffirm Hostage Deal Continuation: Officials emphasized their commitment to the agreement despite military operations.