Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-07

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• ⚔️ Syrian government and army intensified evacuation and relief in Aleppo following a major SDF escalation targeting Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, resulting in four deaths and dozens injured. Authorities opened two humanitarian corridors, evacuated over 3,000 civilians, raised health readiness, created temporary shelters, imposed curfew, and suspended Aleppo airport flights, redirecting them to Damascus. - [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], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35], [Source 36], [Source 37], [Source 38], [Source 39], [Source 40], [Source 41], [Source 42], [Source 43], [Source 44], [Source 45], [Source 46], [Source 47], [Source 48], [Source 49], [Source 50], [Source 51], [Source 52], [Source 53], [Source 54], [Source 55], [Source 56], [Source 57], [Source 58], [Source 59], [Source 60], [Source 61], [Source 62], [Source 63], [Source 64], [Source 65], [Source 66], [Source 67], [Source 68], [Source 69], [Source 70], [Source 71], [Source 72], [Source 73], [Source 74], [Source 75], [Source 76], [Source 77], [Source 78], [Source 79], [Source 80], [Source 81], [Source 82]
• 🚨 The Internal Security Forces conducted an intensive security campaign in Tartous to pursue lawbreakers and remnants of the former regime, resulting in arrests, seizure of weapons and ammunition, and injuries among the security personnel during a clash. Investigations and security measures continue. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• ⚔️ The Syrian Engineers Syndicate honored 95 engineers for their contributions to defense and reconstruction, with officials highlighting the importance of supporting engineering expertise in the upcoming rebuilding phase. - [Source]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the official exchange rate bulletin for the new and old Syrian pound for Wednesday, January 7, 2026. - [Source]
• 💰 The Syrian Minister of Economy discussed with a German delegation ways to develop economic and industrial cooperation and expand investments, emphasizing the importance of joint dialogue to address challenges. - [Source]
• 🚨 The Ministry of Interior arrested an armed group linked to the former regime in Hama that was planning to target internal security and exploit protests. The suspects were referred to the judiciary, alongside ongoing drug control operations and a successful security operation in al-Ghab. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🔧 The first post-liberation non-commissioned officers course is considered a key step for preparing qualified field security leadership within the Internal Security Forces, based on new procedures and standards ensuring equal opportunity and fairness in selection and training. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 Engineering industries in Latakia continue to create new jobs and provide vocational training courses for the community as a key driver for Syria’s economy and production of strategic goods. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🤝 Distribution of subsidized bread to families in Idlib continued as part of the Ministry of Economy and Industry’s efforts to support food security and meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups. - [Source]
• 💰 Authorities officially launched a sugar refinery in Hassia with a capacity of 3,000 tons per day. The project strengthens food security, creates jobs, and supports the national industry. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]