Stories from Damascus · Syria

Syria is initiating clinic partnerships with Syrian doctors as part of a new beginning for the country. These doctors are specifically from Turkey, aiming to support healthcare efforts.

The charge of 'crimes against humanity' does not exist in Syrian criminal law. Yasin al-Haj Saleh, an author and former detainee who spent 16 years in prison, commented on the process.

Syrian education ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba stated that protests are not a practical solution for crises.

A Syrian official stated the Australian government was responsible for a nearly two-week delay in a group of four women and nine children leaving Damascus. The group, which has links to the Islamic State, left Syria's Al-Raj refugee camp in late April. They were reportedly held in Damascus before their expected arrival in Australia on Thursday night. The official claimed the delay occurred because Australia needed to establish procedures for receiving the group. The Australian government has described a camp in a Kurdish-controlled part of Syria as 'squalid' and highlighted the 'horrific conditions' people live in there, specifically in tents. Residents of the camp expressed worry about their children's future due to the dangerous conditions.

Public resources totaling 5.8 billion Syrian lira have been directed toward various projects. Syria has allocated 5.8 billion Syrian Lira to fund various projects.

Security forces have successfully disrupted infiltration attempts from Lebanon into Syria involving the use of forged documents. The operation also targeted the movement of sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah.

Women and children linked to Islamic State in Syria have reportedly made plans. The source did not specify the nature of the plans or the specific location within Syria. Women linked to the Islamic State terror group have now faced court in a notoriously difficult and secretive country. The source noted the challenge in proving events in such a country, which was secretive to those not aligned with the Islamic State agenda.

Qatar's QNB Group has launched international payment card acceptance services and digital solutions in Syria. The move introduces new payment capabilities to the Syrian market. Qatar National Bank (QNB) has launched card acceptance services in Syria. This expansion allows QNB cardholders to use their cards within Syria. The move aims to facilitate financial transactions for customers in the country. The event was met with applause, indicating a development in the country's financial infrastructure.

Medical sources reported one person was killed and others were injured during an artillery shelling near the Al-Shatta center in Sheikh Radwan, Syria. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the center, according to the report.

Syrian authorities have established conditions for organizing public demonstrations.