Despite announcing its halting, SDF launches compulsory recruitment campaign in al-Hasakah. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) resumed its compulsory recruitment campaign in al-Hasakah province, four days after issuing a directive that […]

Enab Baladi is an independent Syrian nonprofit 501(c)(3) media organization. It was established in 2011 by a group of citizen journalists and activists from Daraya, a Syrian town in Damascus suburbs. The name “Enab Baladi” means “The Grapes of My Country” and the name was chosen as a symbol of Daraya which is well known for producing the best grapes in Syria.

1 day ago · Delay in constitutional declaration hinders plans. The roadmap announced by Ahmed al-Sharaa regarding the annulment of the 2012 Constitution, the suspension of all exceptional laws, and the dissolution of the People’s Assembly has opened the door to questions concerning the timing for the announcement of a new constitution.

Jan 30, 2025 · SDF: A dilemma between Turkey and the United States. The issue of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has long been one of the most contentious issues between Turkey and the United States, stemming from 2014, when former President Barack Obama decided to rely on the People’s Protection Units (YPG), which forms the nucleus of the SDF, as a partner and ally …

Jul 13, 2024 · Enab Baladi discusses with a group of researchers and political analysts the features of these Turkish shifts, the stance of the Syrian opposition on these changes, and the likelihood of their continuation.. Enab Baladi also addresses the future of the rapprochement path and the expected extent it might reach, particularly after a previous Russian acknowledgment …

Dec 22, 2024 · Syria News by Syrians. International and regional parties are monitoring the scene and assessing the new government’s moves along with the military command, as Washington has outlined its conditions for recognizing the new government in Syria, while European countries have presented their vision for political transition, whereas most Arab countries have …

Dec 2, 2024 · Shaheen Brigades. The participating factions in the operation used various types of light and heavy weapons (tanks, artillery, rocket launchers), and medium weapons, including anti-aircraft machine guns of 14.5 and 23 millimeters, as well as different types of sniper rifles previously owned by the factions; one type was locally made, according to what Enab Baladi …

Jan 12, 2025 · Seven principles for successful dialogue. According to the United States Institute of Peace (), there is no one-size-fits-all model for national dialogue suitable for all countries.However, national dialogues are believed to have higher chances of success if they include seven principles:

Jul 18, 2024 · Enab Baladi – Hussam al-Mahmoud. Over the past few days, following a clear Turkish push towards rapprochement with the Syrian regime, statements have been made by both sides to clarify their positions after a series of declarations that included an invitation for Syrian regime’s President, Bashar al-Assad, to visit Turkey.

Oct 11, 2024 · The United States has announced the extension of the national emergency over Syria for an additional year. The White House stated in a press release on Thursday, October 10, that “the situation in and in relation to Syria undermines the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, endangers civilians, and further threatens to undermine the peace, …