Suleiman Al Khalidi
latest news & developments
Syria’s war-battered pound floats on rebel funds
The value of the Syrian currency has plummeted over the last year, but those with an interest in keeping it afloat are cushioning the fall.
Assad troops crackdown in Syria ahead of Annan’s visit
Ahead of Kofi Annan’s visit to Syria for the UN and Arab League, President Bashar al-Assad’s troops have spread across Dera’a after overnight clashes.
Army storms Syrian town after demonstration
Syrian forces entered the town of Tafas near Dera’a in the south-western Hauran Plain on Sunday, residents said.
Twelve killed in pro-democracy protests in Syria
Syrian forces killed at least 12 people on Saturday when they fired on mourners calling for the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Syria mourners call for revolt
Thousands of mourners called on Saturday for "revolution" at the funeral of protesters killed by Syrian security forces.