(2021-06-19). A Western-Backed war Couldn't Destroy Syria, now Sanctions are Starving its People. orinocotribune.com By Eva Bartlett — Jun 16, 2021 | A little over a decade ago, Syrians lived in safety and financial security. After ten years of war on Syria, while safety has largely returned, Syrians are struggling to exist under increasingly crippling Western sanctions. | As Syrian analyst Kevork Almassian
(2021-06-19). Iran's export of products to Syria up 73% in current year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) — Secretary of Syria Affairs of Arab and African Office of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) said that Iran's export of products to Syria in first two months of current year (from March to May) registered a 73% growth.
(2021-06-19). Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham Shows Off Its Military Forces In New Flashy Video Release. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 18, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Amjad media network shared a new video release showcasing the terrorist group's military forces as some modern, professional, organized army. | The flashy 5-minute video, dubbed "Solid Will," highlights improvements in the military wing of HTS, the de-facto ruler of the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. |
(2021-06-19). Turkey Pushing More Syrian Militants To Libya: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Turkey is pushing more of its Syrian proxies to Libya despite the recent progress in the intra-Libyan peace process and international pressure, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on June 19. | According to the London-based monitoring group, Turkey allowed 140 Syrian militants to return from Libya recently, only to replace them later with 200 militants. | The newly-deployed militants are all from the Suleyman Shah Brigade, the Sultan Murad Division and the Hamzah Divisi…
(2021-06-19). Kurdish Forces Targeted Turkish Base Near Al-Bab, Destroyed Military Bulldozer. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, fighters of the Afrin Liberation Forces. Via the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On June 19, Kurdish forces targeted a Turkish military base near the village of Hazwan to the northwest of the town of al-Bab in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | A Liebherr military bulldozer was destroyed as a result of the attack. Some Kurdish sources also claimed that a MRAP [Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected] vehicle of an unidentified type was also destroyed. Nevertheless, this is yet to be confirmed. | #ÿ&szl…
(2021-06-19). No Place to Hide For ISIS: More Hideouts Uncovered In On-Going SAA Operation In Central Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies uncovered many hideouts of ISIS cells during recent combing operations in Syria's…
(2021-06-19). Berri felicitates Ayat. Khamenei success of Pres. elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) — Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon Nabih Berri congratulated the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayat. Khamenei for the successful holding of Iranian Presidential elections.
(2021-06-18). Talks underway for Iranian firms presence in rebuilding Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said that talks are underway for playing the key role of competent Iranian companies in rebuilding Syria.
(2021-06-18). Israeli Explosive Device Injured Two Syrian Soldiers In Al-Quneitra. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 18, an explosive device blast injured two Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers in al-Quneitra near the separation line with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. | The device was planted inside an observation post of the SAA located near the remains of al-Quneitra's old hospital, which was destroyed by the Israeli military during the war of 1973. When the soldiers entered…
(2021-06-18). Scammers Are Hunting ISIS Supporters Desperate To Get Their Comrades Out Of Al-Hawl Camp In Syria. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: Hawar News Agency (ANHA) | Human traffickers are scamming ISIS supporters who are desperate to get their comrades and their families out from the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeastern Syria, the The camp, which is located in the eastern countryside of al-Hasakah, is being run by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). More than 60,000 people, including thou…
(2021-06-18). Russia's KAMAZ-43269 "Vystrel" Spotted Participating In Patrol In Northern Syria For First Time. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russia's KAMAZ-43269 "Vystrel" has been spotted participating in a joint patrol with Turkish forces in northern Syria for the first time. The patrol took place in the province of al-Hasakah on June 17. | The KAMAZ-43269 "Vystrel" is a wheeled mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle. The vehicle is based on the KAMAZ-43269 and has increased personnel protection capabilities. | So far, such vehicles have been rarely seen in Syria. However, it seems that Russia is set to continue to fiel…
(2021-06-18). Central Syrian Insurgency: ISIS Attack Leaves Ten Iranian-Backed Fighters Dead Or Wounded In Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | On June 18, two Iranian-backed fighters were killed and eight others were wounded in an attack by ISIS cells in the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor. | The attack, which took place in the early morning, targeted several positions manned by Iranian-backed forces in the al-Jwif area near the town of al-Mayadin, one the largest urban centers in the southern countryside of Deir Ezzor. | Iranian-backed forces, mostly made of Syrian and Iraqi fighters, maintain a st…
(2021-06-18). Venezuela's Arreaza in Turkey Attending Antalya Diplomatic Forum (+Josep Borrell). orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza arrived in the Republic of Turkey on Thursday, June 17, to participate in the Antalya Diplomatic Forum (ADF) and develop a high-level agenda. This was reported by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry through its Twitter account. | The top Venezuelan diplomat was received by Turkish ambassador Deha Erpek upon arriving in Turkey, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry reported. | Canciller
(2021-06-18). Uruguayan Ambassador Seeks Greater Trade, Cooperation with Cuba. telesurenglish.net He also mentioned the interest expressed by dairy and rice exporters to continue supplying the Cuban market and scientific and academic institutions to maintain contacts with their counterparts in the Caribbean country. | RELATED: | The diplomat appeared a few days ago before the Senate International Affairs Committee, which unanimously approved the appointment of the President of the Republic for the mission to be carried out. | La Comisión…
(2021-06-18). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers in two main unions strike together in Greece over anti-labour laws; CaixaBank workers in Spain strike against job losses while unions negotiate jobs away; General strike in Lebanon as economy in free fall destroys living standards; Lesotho garment workers' pay strike continues into week four.
