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Exiled Turkestan Government Condemns Uyghur Integration into Syrian Army as Geopolitical Manipulation – The Syrian Observer

The Government of East Turkestan in exile has issued a stark warning against recent efforts to integrate Chinese Uyghur fighters into the newly restructured Syrian army, calling the move a dangerous geopolitical ploy that risks distorting the Uyghur people’s legitimate struggle for independence. In a statement posted on its official …

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Rebuilding Syria’s Army: Between Factional Legacies and National Ambitions – The Syrian Observer

As Syria cautiously navigates a transitional phase within a volatile political and military landscape, the challenge of rebuilding the national army emerges as one of the most delicate and decisive tasks ahead. According to former Syrian officer and military affairs researcher Rashid Horani, the issue extends far beyond disarmament or …

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Mazloum Abdi Expresses Commitment to Decentralization and Concerns Over Syrian Government Integration – The Syrian Observer

On July 29, 2025, Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reiterated his commitment to a decentralized governance model for northeastern Syria while expressing concerns about the integration of SDF institutions into the Syrian state. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Abdi emphasized the importance of constitutional guarantees to …

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Russia Faces a New Equation in Syria: Shibani’s Visit Opens the Door to Negotiation – The Syrian Observer

The recent visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani to Moscow signals the beginning of a new chapter in Russia–Syria relations. No longer the undisputed powerbroker it once was under the Assad regime, Russia now finds itself navigating a far more complex and competitive landscape in post-Assad Syria—one shaped by …

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“Mediterranean Airlines”: The Greek Airline Flying to Damascus with Links to Arms Dealers and Smugglers – The Syrian Observer

When Mediterranean Airlines became the first European carrier to resume flights to Damascus in 2025, it wasn’t just a business decision—it was a move shrouded in crime and political intrigue. This investigation reveals how the Greek airline partnered with wanted arms dealers, drug traffickers, and migrant smugglers, all while evading …

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Deferred Justice and Incomplete Legitimacy: Rethinking the Caesar Act and Syria’s Fragile Transition – The Syrian Observer

Last week, the United States Congress delivered an unexpected political blow to Syria’s transitional government. The House Financial Services Committee approved a new bill—the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025—proposed by Republican Congressman Michael Lawler of New York, to revise the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act. Passed by a vote …

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Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (July 23—30, 2025)

The IRGC spokesman stated that the Israeli defense minister’s threats against the IranianSupreme Leader were intended for psychological warfare and that the Iranian armed forcesare prepared to resume fighting with Israel. The Iranian chief of staff also stressed that hiscountry is prepared to deal decisively with the renewal of attacks …

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After Israeli intervention in Suweida, Turkey believes it’s next

In a notable shift with wide regional implications, Israel launched recent airstrikes targeting key Syrian army sites in Damascus and Suweida, claiming the strikes were necessary to “defend the Druze” amid fierce clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin tribes in Suweida. This escalation, according to analysts, places Turkey in …

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Combat pour la liberté d’oppression ?

«Antisémitisme» ? «Mais peut-on prononcer de bonne fois ce mot, qui semble une ironie à quiconque n’est plus un enfant ?» Ainsi nous sommes tenus d’être imposés par ce terme objurgué devenu conceptuel et ridiculement absurde pour un être sain d’esprit. Il nous faudra sans doute le rabâcher aux incultes …

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Quand Samson rencontre Dalila

On parle depuis longtemps de l’option Samson d’Israël. Bien sûr, les détails sont rares, car trop d’informations ne serviraient qu’à brouiller les pistes. Nous sommes tous censés nous terrer de peur sous nos bureaux et derrière nos meubles. Telle est la puissance des intimidations et l’efficacité redoutable de la peur. …

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