Thursday News Summary 29/02/24.
(SFM) News:
The media office of the Syrian Future Movement published on February 29, 2020, memories from the Syrian revolution. On this day in 2020, the Arab League called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria and adherence to the political process according to UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
The Tawad Educational Series, affiliated with the Syrian Future Movement, continues to provide free basic education curriculum to its students in both its locations in the cities of A’azaz and Afrin.
Domestic News:
Elders of Sweida call for calm after the funeral of the first victim killed by the Syrian regime forces.
Russian escalation in northern Syria results in casualties, injuries, and widespread destruction.
A UN delegation visits medical facilities in Jisr al-Shughour, west of Idlib.
For the first time in 8 months, Russian warplanes strike locations around al-Bab, east of Aleppo.
One killed and several injured as a car is targeted by drones in al-Qusayr countryside of Homs.
The Syrian Hajj Committee warns against fraud and cheating, providing advice to pilgrims, and clarifying that the registration for Hajj has not started yet.
Two explosive devices explode at a checkpoint for the Syrian regime in northern Daraa.
Israel conducts airstrikes on the outskirts of Damascus for the second time in less than 24 hours.
The Action Group issues its annual report on Palestinians in Syria.
The Free Syrian Army isolates Fareed al-Qasim and appoints Salem Turki in his place.
Search for the missing young man in Tartous cave halted after losing hope of finding him.
New formation for the “Rescue Government” in Idlib.
Related News:
The European Parliament recommends regarding Syria: no normalization with Assad and no return of refugees without a settlement.
US State Department: Strikes on Iranian militias in Syria and Iraq yielded results.
Geir Pedersen to visit Damascus in mid-March to discuss the Constitutional Committee meeting.
The United States welcomes the UN envoy’s invitation to hold Constitutional Committee meetings in Geneva.
The Revolutionary Guard sends reinforcements to previously evacuated sites in Deir ez-Zor.
International News:
Moscow sponsors Palestinian reconciliation talks.
Putin addressing NATO and the nation: We have weapons capable of reaching Western territories.
US Congress to question Defense Secretary over concealing his health condition.
A German frigate accidentally fires on an American drone in the Red Sea.
Erdogan announces Turkey’s readiness to resume mediation between Russia and Ukraine.
