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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-07

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-07

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  • 🌍 The Syrian Ministers of Finance and Health held meetings in Tokyo with Japanese officials to discuss the resumption of JICA work, debt issues, and enhanced health cooperation. They presented the national health coverage strategy for 2030. The finance minister also discussed cooperation with the World Bank in public finances, health coverage, energy, investment, and economic reforms. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Minister of Justice affirmed the ministry’s continued efforts to document major violations, such as unlawful executions and deaths under torture, announced a documentary series on the subject, and stressed commitment to uncovering the truth, preserving victims’ rights, direct communication with families of the missing, and protecting information confidentiality. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided a summary of its diplomatic achievements over a year since the liberation, as part of a report on the new Syrian diplomacy. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Shibani stated that the US now considers Syria a partner state and there is international willingness for its success. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Energy honored support teams in Idlib for their resilience during the deterrence battle and laid the foundation stone for the Zeyzoun thermal plant as a step towards electricity reconstruction. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Transport, on the anniversary of liberation, highlighted the ministry’s efforts to advance the transport sector and its commitment to serving Syrian citizens despite challenges. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A congratulatory message was issued to aviation sector workers on International Civil Aviation Day, renewing commitment to developing and enhancing safety in Syria’s aviation sector. - [Source]
  • 🎤 A Syrian Network for Human Rights report on Liberation Day documents crimes of the former regime, calls for accountability in a transitional justice process, focuses on victims of killing, torture, and enforced disappearance, and issues recommendations to states and stakeholders. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Interior confirmed a ban on gunfire during celebrations to protect citizens and property, emphasizing safe and responsible festivities. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Shibani affirmed that Israel is a major challenge and Syria’s red line with it is the withdrawal from Syrian territories. - [Source]
  • 💻 The final phase for launching the digital platform for industrial cities started in Hassia as a pilot within the digital transformation plan, aiming for advanced digital management and performance, to be generalized to all Syrian industrial cities. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Newly renovated schools were opened in rural Damascus, Quneitra, Douma, and Jadidat Al-Fadl on Liberation Day, as part of a plan to open 130 schools, allowing thousands of students to return amid celebratory scenes that emphasize education and reconstruction. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
  • 🎤 Barak stated that Syrians should choose their political system and that Washington is working to solve Syrian issues, emphasizing that the new leadership needs stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎤 Syria’s policy avoided alignments, and success came due to international will; stability requires regional security, and there are surprises regarding the deterioration of official institutions, according to Shaybani. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice released the allocation of candidates and results for the oral test in the lawyers’ competition for judicial positions according to Ministerial Decision No. 1455/L. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education congratulated the nation on the victory and liberation anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to educational development and special events for the occasion. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Administrative Development launched an advanced training program for data analysis with Power BI, published a new client guide, and extended service hours to improve performance and facilitate transactions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 SANA News Agency released a news summary for 7-12-2025. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Ebla University celebrated its return to its campus in Idlib with official and academic presence. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi participated in the Doha Forum 2025 and gave an interview regarding higher education and scientific research. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The “Together for Civil Peace” project concluded its activities by affirming support for transitional justice, presenting recommendations, forming committees, and drafting a new transitional justice law. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment launches a digital transformation project plan at the start of the second year after liberation to enhance government services. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Syrians have started rebuilding their country after liberation in an initiative that emphasizes popular determination for renewal. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Director General of Damascus and Rural Water followed up the equipping of water wells with solar energy projects in several towns as part of the ‘Rural Damascus at Your Service’ campaign to ensure sustainable water resources. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The Syrian Minister of Information stated that post-liberation Syria seeks to invest in development and build a better future, emphasized the need for Israel to withdraw from all occupied territories after December 8, 2024, denied the presence of opinion detainees, and highlighted the importance of modern media and technology as well as the return of Syrian journalism and drama to their pioneering roles. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Information continued receiving press coverage requests for Liberation Day, honored the families of media martyrs, and held a press conference on the ‘Aleppo is Everyone’s Mother’ campaign. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Mari Private University held the first Victory Ceremony for Liberation Day, attended by university presidents and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Mufti Al-Rifai stated that the Syrian revolution was founded on ethics and called for building the new state, consolidating peace, and promoting values and social cohesion in the next phase. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Girls’ Islamic Secondary School in Homs held an event titled “On God’s Promise… The Dawn of the Revolution and the Light of Victory” on the liberation anniversary to strengthen faith in the future. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Imams and preachers of Damascus and its countryside held a large meeting to celebrate Liberation Day and emphasize mosques’ role in achieving victory and strengthening security and national belonging, attended by religious and official figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 A session at Idlib’s Media Directorate discussed the program for Victory and Liberation Day activities and commemorated media martyrs from the repelling aggression battle. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The liberation of Aleppo enabled reunification, as the revolutionary singer Anas Qadimati was reunited with his family after years of absence. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The “Let’s Continue the Story” gathering was held at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus to celebrate the liberation anniversary, featuring national and artistic segments reflecting continued rebuilding. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Preachers and imams in Al-Bukamal gathered on the liberation anniversary to discuss religious discourse’s role in promoting national unity under the slogan “Let’s Continue the Story.” - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Sharia school in Latakia celebrated Liberation Day, honoring the children of martyrs with a national atmosphere expressing gratitude and pride in their sacrifices. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Director of Religious Endowments in Hama conducted a field visit to mosques to emphasize the role of pulpits and mosques in the launch of the revolution and freedom. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Daraa residents celebrated the first anniversary of their city’s liberation under the theme ‘The Story Began Here’. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Officials delivered a lecture in northern Idlib countryside about the importance of upholding values and perseverance after liberation as part of the “Let’s continue the story” campaign. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Residents of al-Bab in eastern Aleppo countryside commemorated Victory and Liberation Day with a public event. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Works to clear rivers, dams, and main watercourses were conducted in Latakia and Quneitra to improve management efficiency and protect agricultural lands as part of water rehabilitation projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The organization ‘Rahma Without Borders’ held an event in Idlib for Liberation Day, attended by the Social Affairs Director and featuring community and cultural activities. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A poetry and art evening was held on the stage of the Culture Palace in Homs on the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Children of the Joy Choir performed a Christmas evening titled “A Star on Your Way” at the Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Homs commemorated the revolution’s memory with 46 artworks documenting 14 years of sacrifices. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Aleppo hosted the “Syria Carnival” event for Liberation Day, featuring civil defense performances and a photo exhibition with official and religious presence. Similar celebrations were held in Tartus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The National Museum in Latakia held artistic, cultural, and theatrical events for Liberation Day. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The second day of Liberation Day celebrations kicked off at Daraa stadium with several sporting activities and high sportsmanship. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Equestrian sport is now accessible to everyone and not exclusive, as stated by the Minister of Culture during the National Liberation Equestrian Jumping Championship in Rural Damascus. The championship concluded with rider Tim Al-Manoukh winning first place and Homam Al-Shihab named best coach. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🎥 Paraglider pilots completed their preparations for Liberation Day in Damascus, with Majd Abu Ayoush participating as the youngest parachute jumper in the Arab world. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏆 The Syrian national football team qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Arab Cup after finishing second in its group. - [Source]
  • 🏆 Omeir Bakour won three bronze medals in the Asian Powerlifting Championship in Turkey (74 kg category), marking a new achievement for the Syrian team. - [Source]
  • 🏆 The Syrian national football team faces the Palestinian team in the final group stage match of the 2025 Arab Cup. - [Source]


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