Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-13

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• ⚔️ The Ministry of Defense opened recruitment for scientific and technical specialists, with centers in Latakia, Aleppo, Tartous, Banias, and Daraa seeing high turnout and significant registration facilitation for university graduates, institute graduates, and craftsmen. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
• 🚨 The Internal Security Directorate in Hama arrested criminals responsible for violations against civilians during the former regime, including war crimes; those arrested, such as Bilal Mahrez (“the Butcher”) and his brother, were referred to the judiciary. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shar’a issued a decision preventing officials from new investments and emphasized the need to separate private business from public responsibility. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara stated in a CBS interview that Syria is committed to prosecuting those responsible for crimes against civilians, does not seek war or threaten others, demands Israel withdraw from areas occupied after December 8, and will hold elections after infrastructure is rebuilt and people regain IDs. He held the international community responsible for the continued tragedy, stressed the need to give hope after liberation, to address trauma, resist injustice, hold the previous regime accountable, and avoid confrontation with Russia at this time. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🚨 The Anti-Narcotics Department in Aleppo arrested individuals for possessing one kilogram of ‘H-Bouz’, 158,000 Captagon pills, and drug-related equipment, referring them to the judiciary as part of ongoing anti-drug efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 The Central Bank Governor explained the main aspects and expected economic impacts of the new currency issuance. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 The Central Bank set exchange rates for Arab and foreign currencies against the Syrian pound according to the 2025/10/13 bulletin. - [Source]
• 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara affirmed that Syria’s reconstruction requires $600–900 billion in international support, stressed the importance of prosecuting perpetrators of crimes against the Syrian people, and stated the state is open to partnerships while respecting sovereignty. - [Source]
• 🌍 An international summit in Sharm El-Sheikh with 31 countries and organizations saw US, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt leaders sign a Gaza ceasefire agreement, emphasizing peace, aid initiation, reconstruction, and the return of hostages’ bodies. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14]
• 🤝 The campaign “Sweida Is One of Us” raised over $14.6 million to support the province, marked by broad national and official participation including religious, security, economic, media, and tribal figures. The campaign, involving officials such as the Minister of Information, continues to gather donations to enhance stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19]