Alicia Medina

This article explores the points of contention of this merger process that could determine if Syria leaves behind years of conflict or veers into a new violent chapter. Where are we at in the integration process of the military, security & civilian infrastructure?

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I recently visited Raqqa, Hassakeh & Qamishli. With the help of the talented Khabat Abas I sat with AANES & SDF officials, members of chambers of trade and industry and businesspeople to understand better the northeast region at this critical juncture in history.

In a world first, over 250 media black out their front pages and broadcasting programmes to protest the killing of journalists in Gaza In an unprecedented international operation organised by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the global campaigning movement Avaaz, more than 250 news outlets from over 70 countries will simultaneousl...

"At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed. This isn’t just a war against Gaza, it’s a war against journalism."

More here ⬇️
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The newsroom of The Syria Report joins today the global protest condemning the murder of journalists by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip.

More than 250 newsrooms demand an end to impunity for Israeli crimes against Gaza’s reporters.

In my latest for TheSyriaReport, I dive into the challenges, opportunities, worries & hopes of the Syrian business community, 7 months into the post-Assad era.

With insights from businesspeople from pharma, textile, IT, home appliances & automobile sectors ⬇️

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Trial in Spain Against Rifaat Al-Assad: EUR 700 Million in Assets at Stake On Monday, the Spanish National High Court held the first court hearing session against Rifaat Al-Assad and eight family members: two of his wives and six children. If the Assads are convicted, Spanis...

Trial in Spain against Rifaat Al-Assad & family members. If convicted, Spanish authorities could seize EUR 700 million in assets.

A Spanish judicial source confirmed that there are legal avenues for Spain to restitute part of these assets to the Syrian state.

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1st session of the trial today in Spain against Rifaat Al-Assad & 8 family members.

They're accused of creating a criminal network that has reportedly laundered hundreds of millions of euros.

If convicted, Spain could seize EUR 700 million.

More details tomorrow, on TheSyriaReport.

Due to funding shortfalls, NGOs working in unexploded ordnance clearance and demining in Syria are struggling to establish the necessary teams to respond to the hundreds of calls they receive every month.

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Explained: Cryptocurrencies in Syria Since the fall of the Assad regime, a debate has emerged on the regulation of the use of cryptocurrencies in Syria. These digital assets present an array of opportunities (such as broader financial in...

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Should Syria regulate the use of cryptocurrencies? Dive into the risks and opportunities that these digital currencies pose in the Syrian context.

My latest for The Syria Report with insights by Sinan Hatahet

Returning Syrian Assets Held in Western Jurisdictions With the ousting of the Assad regime, the conversation between Syrian civil society, Western governments, and the new authorities in Damascus on how to approach asset return is gaining momentum. Weste...

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⚖️💰The conversation about repurposing Syrian assets held in Western jurisdictions towards Syrian survivors gains momentum.

My latest for The Syria Report with insights from Eyad Hamid, Danny Al-Baaj, Natalia Kubesch, Celeste Kmiotek & MEP Hannah Neumann

Job Opening for a Full-time Journalist Based in Damascus

At The Syria Report we have a job opening for a full-time journalist based in Damascus. Come join the team!

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Saudi Arabia Launches Jeddah-Lattakia Maritime Line Operated by Emirati Company On March 9, a vessel operated by the Dubai-based Caerus shipping company docked in Lattakia port, inaugurating the direct Jeddah-Lattakia shipping line announced by the Saudi General Authority for Por...

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On March 9, a vessel operated by the Dubai-based Caerus shipping company docked at Lattakia port, inaugurating the direct Jeddah-Lattakia shipping line announced by the Saudi General Authority for Ports (Mawani) in late February.

National Dialogue Conference Exposes Division on Privatisation Trends One hundred and thirty businesspeople, industrialists, academics, and individuals interested in economic affairs discussed the economic principles for Syria at one of the workshops held at the Nationa...

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130 businesspeople & experts discussed "economic principles" for Syria at the National Conference Dialogue.

The workshop reflected "key disagreements on privatisation, international financial engagement, and central bank autonomy,” said Sinan Hatahet.

EU Eases Sanctions on Energy, Transport and Banking Sectors On Monday, the Council of the European Union announced a partial lift of sanctions in the energy, transport and banking sector, although it is unclear if the impact of these measures will be significa...

The EU has eased sanctions in the energy, transport & banking sector.

The Industrial Bank, Popular Credit Bank, Savings Bank, Agricultural Cooperative Bank, Central Bank of Syria and Syrian Arab Airlines have been de-listed.

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Analysis: The Pitfalls of the Free Market Approach (Open access) When discussing the economic model suitable for post-Assad Syria, the new Syrian authorities seem to have a clear-cut script: the country will embrace a free-market approach opening the door to privat...

The new Syrian authorities have a clear-cut script: Syria will embrace a free-market approach, opening the door to private investors & getting rid of the socialist approach adopted under the Assad regime.

Deep dive into the pitfalls of that faulty narrative ⬇️

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Trump’s Sudden Halt of Foreign Aid Wrecks Havoc on Syria’s Humanitarian Response The sudden halt of U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump in his first day in office has wreaked havoc on the humanitarian response in Syria, especially in the northeast, an area where NGO...

Trump's halt of U.S. foreign aid has wreaked havoc on in Syria. Many NGOs have halted their food distribution, water supplies, & medical services. The White Helmets' forensic work in mass graves has also been impacted.
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