Mohammed Hardan Mohammed Hardan is a Syrian journalist based in Turkey. On Twitter: @_MohammedHardan Syrian Kurdish forces require displaced Arabs to obtain 'expat card' to remain in their areas The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is requiring Arabs displaced from all Syrian regions who are living in the areas under their control to obtain an expatriate card to be allowed to enter or remain. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Jan 12, 2022 Islamic State cells impose levy on oil investors in northeastern Syria Islamic State cells are imposing levies on oil investors who have been contracted to work in oil fields in agreement with the controlling forces in northeastern Syria, as a share of the oil investment in a bid to finance their activities. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 29, 2021 Syrian government loosens travel restrictions on Christian clergy The Syrian government has waived border fees for Christian church leaders entering the country. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 23, 2021 Syrian jihadi group sees wave of defections in Idlib Schisms within Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are widening as its leader shifts to convey a moderate image and eliminate more radical rival groups. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 22, 2021 Iran expands economic reach into oil-rich region of Syria Iran exports to Syria are increasing, a sign of an improving economic relation between the two countries. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 21, 2021 Russian movie praises Moscow's war efforts in Syria The Russian movie "Sky" tells the story of a pilot killed after a Turkish jet shot down his bomber over northern Syria. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 12, 2021 Idlib opens first zoo A zoo featuring both wild and domestic animals has opened in Idlib as part of a larger project to restore normal amenities to the war-torn region of Syria. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 2, 2021 Gaming offers livelihood for some young Syrians Video games have recently become a way to earn money for young Syrians amid scarce job opportunities in all fields and financial hardships. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Nov 28, 2021 Jews of Syrian origin return to visit Damascus The Syrian government has allowed some Jews of Syrian origin, residing in New York, to visit Damascus. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Nov 22, 2021 Syrian jihadist faction establishes 'Women's Preaching Group' in Idlib Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which controls Syria’s Idlib province, is using women’s organizations and institutes to tighten its grip on civil society and expand its public base, despite its multiple violations against women. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Oct 29, 2021 Pagination Show more Popular Articles Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022 Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022 Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits Week in Review | Iran | Jan 7, 2022 Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022 Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022 Recent Podcasts We are witnessing a modern-day exodus of Christians from the Middle East, says Janine di Giovanni Iran’s economy won’t collapse, but future at risk from sanctions, says Bijan Khajehpour Peace-maker Yossi Beilin: Israeli government clear on refusing to meet Palestinian side Analyst Hiwa Osman: The US must fix the escalating crisis between Iraq and Syria’s Kurds Tel Aviv media chief says city is ‘the New York of Israel’
Syrian Kurdish forces require displaced Arabs to obtain 'expat card' to remain in their areas The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is requiring Arabs displaced from all Syrian regions who are living in the areas under their control to obtain an expatriate card to be allowed to enter or remain. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Jan 12, 2022
Islamic State cells impose levy on oil investors in northeastern Syria Islamic State cells are imposing levies on oil investors who have been contracted to work in oil fields in agreement with the controlling forces in northeastern Syria, as a share of the oil investment in a bid to finance their activities. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 29, 2021
Syrian government loosens travel restrictions on Christian clergy The Syrian government has waived border fees for Christian church leaders entering the country. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 23, 2021
Syrian jihadi group sees wave of defections in Idlib Schisms within Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are widening as its leader shifts to convey a moderate image and eliminate more radical rival groups. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 22, 2021
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Russian movie praises Moscow's war efforts in Syria The Russian movie "Sky" tells the story of a pilot killed after a Turkish jet shot down his bomber over northern Syria. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Dec 12, 2021
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Gaming offers livelihood for some young Syrians Video games have recently become a way to earn money for young Syrians amid scarce job opportunities in all fields and financial hardships. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Nov 28, 2021
Jews of Syrian origin return to visit Damascus The Syrian government has allowed some Jews of Syrian origin, residing in New York, to visit Damascus. Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Nov 22, 2021
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