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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-24

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-24

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  • 🤝 A mobile medical team provided urgent medical support to the residents of Marat village and the Al-Husseiniya area in Deir Ezzor, in cooperation between the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Takatof Shababi Association, benefiting over a thousand people. - [Source]
  • 🚨 Civil defense teams rescued a child trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Al-Amiriyah district of Aleppo, with ongoing rescue efforts closely monitored by officials and the public. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🏢 Syrian Petroleum Company started pumping raw gas from Jbessa fields in Hasakeh to Al-Furqlus gas plant at a rate of 1.2 million cubic meters per day to supply electricity. - [Source]
  • 🚨 The Syrian Ministry of Interior arrested a former armament official and Kinan Ali Bilal, accused of serious crimes in Brigade 85, referring them to court as part of transitional justice efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The National Authority for the Missing took measures to protect a suspected mass grave site in Raqqa and called for avoiding the area, amid ongoing discoveries of mass graves for victims of the former regime. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Hassan Al-Othman, Director of the Syrian Grain Establishment, inspected services in the region of Al-Jazeera recently liberated from SDF, stressing the importance of improving services and achieving stability. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that developments in Syria showed international and regional consensus, and emphasized Syria’s unity and resolving issues without foreign intervention. - [Source]
  • 🔧 A ministerial decision was issued to pay the full salaries of Hasaka City Council employees, covering delayed wages from the formation of the government until the end of 2025, due to the council’s inability to secure them. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Erdogan stated that Syria is moving toward stability post the former regime era, praised the Syrian army’s role against terrorist organizations, and affirmed Ankara’s support for Syria’s unity and regional peace. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The infrastructure of Euphrates University and Raqqa colleges was damaged, and plans are in place for restoration and resumption of educational operations after years of neglect. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The weekly ‘Energy Pulse’ report showcased key efforts in the energy sector across fields, dams, and stations, highlighting maintenance and service continuity despite challenging conditions. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The President of the Arab Parliament affirmed support for Syria’s unity and sovereignty, called for adopting national dialogue as a basis for solutions, condemned repeated Israeli attacks, emphasized the Palestinian cause, and warned against escalation in Sudan, supporting its territorial unity. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Authorities inspected damaged postal centers in Deir Ezzor in preparation for restoring services and confirmed the gradual resumption of postal operations in liberated areas. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Governor of Aleppo announced the end of the emergency phase in Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud, restoring security and improving services. Education authorities began rehabilitating Ashrafieh schools with humanitarian organization support, signaling a gradual return to formal education. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Director of Rehabilitation and Training at the Ministry of Interior met a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss cooperation, staff development, institutional advancement, and efforts to counter irregular migration. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Awqaf extended the deadline for accepted pilgrims residing in Deir ez-Zor, Hasakeh, Raqqa, and Ayn al-Arab to pay registration fees until the end of Monday, January 26, 2026, due to exceptional circumstances in eastern Syria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Authorities continuously monitored maritime traffic at Latakia port to ensure the safety and security of ships during winter weather conditions. - [Source]
  • 🔧 SANA news bulletin summarized the main events, government decisions, and field and service situations in Syria on January 24, 2026. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Deputy Health Minister toured Deir ez-Zor hospitals to assess medical services and set restoration plans post-liberation. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health delivered 20 dialysis machines to Raqqa National Hospital to serve about 380 kidney failure patients after the liberation. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration announced the activation of local units and councils in Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakeh, aiming to improve services, address previous mismanagement and corruption, and support health, education, transportation, and digital transformation. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education affirmed its commitment to rebuilding the education sector for all children on International Education Day. It launched programs to rehabilitate 1,000 damaged schools in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, and continues efforts to compensate for lost education in liberated areas. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs strengthened medical response at Al-Hol camp in Hasaka by providing ambulances and comprehensive medical services, with improved conditions following the army assuming security after the SDF withdrawal. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani clarified efforts to restore state institutions in Al-Jazeera areas, sharing a special interview on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Dr. Marwan Halabi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, sent a message marking the International Day of Education. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Interior launched the ‘Soutak Wasal’ app, allowing citizens to check the status of detained relatives in line with legal procedures. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Information stressed the importance of preserving credibility in news reporting amid rumors, affirmed its commitment to providing media updates, and urged reliance on trustworthy sources only. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Civil society representatives in Aleppo discussed proposals to amend the associations law and strengthen trust with official authorities in a workshop. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Albi affirmed that Kurds are an essential component of Syrian society and regarded Decree 13 as a turning point for the recognition of their rights. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The security director in Sweida stressed that Sweida is an integral part of unified Syria, rejecting separation and foreign interference. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Tartous University postponed institute exams due to weather, snowfall, and road blockages. Idlib University made the same decision; alternative dates will be set later. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Civil defense teams conducted over 100 field interventions responding to a polar cold front that caused heavy snowfall and road closures. Efforts focused on opening main roads and clearing snow, particularly in camps in northern Aleppo and Idlib, with exceptional snowfall in northwest Syria, road paralysis in Latakia countryside, and support for displaced people. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
  • 🔧 The Ministries of Social Affairs and Labor and of Religious Endowments allocated a dedicated area for deaf worshippers at Al-Shafi’i Mosque and provided sign language interpretation to help integrate them into Friday prayers in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Damascus University maintained its position for the second year as the top Syrian university in health sciences according to the Times ranking. - [Source]
  • 🎭 An awareness lecture on family stability titled ‘Your Treasure Is in Your Home’ was held at Abu Huraira Mosque in Homs, featuring competitions and gifts for attendees. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Senior officials and ministers inaugurated the Halfiya Grand Mosque in northern Hama countryside. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Arab Writers Union launched an independent publishing house to support Syrian writers, with plans for management, marketing, and expansion into markets, exhibitions, and digital platforms. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A rebel from Rastan challenged his injury and returned to his land after displacement, expressing a strong will to reclaim his life. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Thick fog covered Homs for the second day, impacting traffic and visibility. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Minister of Awqaf Dr. Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri in Damascus discussed the reasons for blessings and what nullifies them. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture relies on a network of rainfall monitoring stations to ensure sustainable agricultural production and provide accurate data for policy planning and climate change mitigation. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Rainfall amounts during 24 hours up to Saturday morning, 24 January 2026, were announced. - [Source]


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