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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-03-18

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-03-18

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  • 💰 Cordone, UN Deputy Envoy to Syria, told the Security Council there are early signs of Syrian economic improvement due to external accounts and international support for the transition process. He praised Syrian regional and international cooperation, urged Israel to respect Syrian sovereignty, and reminded of the war’s destruction and violations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🤝 Humanitarian and development campaigns include distributing Eid clothes to children in Deir Ezzor and Quneitra countryside, assisting flood-affected families returning to Marand in Idlib, providing non-food aid, and deploying mobile clinics in Homs and Palmyra. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🤝 The humanitarian situation in Raqqa covers market activity, the delivery of 1,800 school desks, the reopening of a health center in Al-Laj in Idlib countryside, free internet provision to government centers in Deir Ezzor, and initiatives supporting service infrastructure. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🌍 The Foreign Ministry boosted support for Syrians stranded in the Gulf via the Riyadh embassy, issuing 1600 exceptional visas and handling requests electronically in coordination with relevant agencies. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Brigadier General Ziad Al-Ayesh met SDF commander Mazloum Abdi in Hasakeh to discuss arrangements for releasing detainees and integrating the SDF into state institutions, affirming steps soon to enhance national unity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 The Director of the Syrian Consular Affairs Department discussed with the Jordanian ambassador ways to improve consular services, facilitate travel between Syria and Jordan, and resolve residency issues for Syrians in Jordan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The National Fact-Finding Committee issued its final report on the events in Sweida. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The General Authority for Crossings and Customs confirmed continued passage between Syria and Iraq through Al-Bukamal crossing during Eid al-Fitr, with enhanced organizational readiness for increased traveler numbers. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syria participated in the second Global Summit on Combating Fraud in Vienna, discussing international policies against digital and organized fraud and enhancing Syria’s role in international security. - [Source]
  • 💻 The Ministry of Communications announced investment opportunities in distributed antenna systems (DAS) to enhance mobile network quality in vital areas and attract expertise to develop telecom infrastructure. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Minister of Justice congratulated new graduates of the judicial training course, announced the names of those eligible for a new training session, and transferred 132 Syrian prisoners from Lebanon under a judicial cooperation agreement. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 New international partnerships have strengthened Syria’s health sector through agreements supporting medical services, organizing specialized campaigns, and providing essential supplies to improve healthcare. - [Source]
  • 🏥 Health Minister Musab Al-Ali inaugurated the Cardiac Catheterization Department at Daraa National Hospital, equipped with advanced technology. Services start after Eid al-Fitr, supported by associations and international organizations to improve healthcare. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture has extended the livestock census until March 26, 2026, aiming for completion nationwide and instructing breeders to coordinate with enumerators via an electronic application. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 Consular services for Syrians abroad have improved following the upgrade of the embassy in Brussels and the development of a new electronic system in the Istanbul consulate to enhance service quality and accommodate more applicants. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Administrative Development Directorate in Idlib conducted a training course on human resources management, focusing on staff qualification and institutional performance improvement. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The surgical team at Al-Shifa Hospital in Idlib continues work with coordination and precision in operation rooms. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Syrian Diplomatic Institute held a training program for diplomats as part of a plan to update the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health issued a support statement on the anniversary of the Syrian revolution for national recovery. - [Source]
  • 🎭 On the anniversary of the Syrian revolution, the General Civil Aviation Authority lit up flight screens at Aleppo International Airport with a symbolic flight named “Syrian Revolution,” highlighting recovery and global connection. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🔧 The Religious Endowments Directorate in Quneitra met with mosque officials in Qusaybah to discuss preparations for Eid, ensuring cleanliness, order, and good conduct toward worshippers. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The National Crescent Sighting Committee called on Syrians to observe the Shawwal crescent on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with field teams documenting testimonies and issuing the official statement for Eid al-Fitr, as directed by the Ministry of Justice. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Mazzeh Grand Mosque in Damascus hosted an ‘Iman Yajmauna’ campaign event, launching the ‘Khateeb Al-Halaqa’ initiative by the Quranic circles administration with wide participation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 Al-Sayyida Asmaa Girls’ Secondary School organized a Ramadan event “Faith Unites Us” featuring a student exhibition, hosting orphans, and distributing Eid clothes in an official and religious presence. - [Source]
  • 🏛️ Minister of Finance Mohammad Yasar Birnaia extended Eid al-Fitr greetings, wishing security and prosperity for Syria and its people. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The National Crescent Sighting Committee issued a statement regarding the sighting of the Shawwal crescent for the year 1447 AH. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The cumulative rainfall bulletin for the 2025-2026 season up to March 18, 2026, has been published according to stability zones, via the Ghiyath rainfall platform. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Syrian revolution’s journey continues through the efforts of youth in sports and work, documented by media and youth platforms and YouTube videos. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]


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