Une semaine sur la Syrie,
Semaine 2 de l’an 2020
Nous continuons inlassablement, grâce à notre infatigable veilleur et archiviste, à offrir à nos lecteurs cette rubrique hebdomadaire composée d’une sélection d’articles, informations, études et rapports glanés sur la semaine qui précède.
En fin de rubrique, une série d’évènements de la semaine à venir et liés à la Syrie est proposée.
Civils en fuite dans le Grand Idleb, Décembre 2019
Un samedi à Idlib – 11 janvier 2020.
#Assad attacked 24 areas in #Idlib 55 #Airstrikes 39 #Bombs 80 #Shells 18 #ClusterRockets 117 #Casualties 20 #Dead via #WhiteHelmets
1– Rapports et Etudes:
-Good round-up and details about the devastating social and economic reality facing Syrians for the foreseeable future. #Syria https://thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2020/1/8/Syria-aid-reconstruction-refugees-peace-conflict-Idlib-UN-NGOs-Turkey-Russia…
–Battle for Kabani: A Rare Defeat for the Syrian Army in 2019 https://international-review.org/battle-for-kabani-a-rare-defeat-for-the-syrian-army/
–Record of the Most Notable Human Rights Violations in Syria in 2019, Particularly in December http://sn4hr.org/blog/2020/01/05/54618/
2-Idlib:
-Latest report from inside Idlib wirh Syrian American Dr @sahloul & medical workers who are trying to raise global awareness on the medical crisis facing the Syrian people caused by incessant bombardment by the Assad regime & Russia forces . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hNmPvbIO5A
-« il y a une vraie volonté de cibler les structures médicales » https://francetvinfo.fr/sante/soigner/syrie-il-y-a-une-vraie-volonte-de-cibler-les-structures-medicales_3777599.html#xtor=CS2-765-[twitter]-…
-One Syrian child killed every single day in Idlib by Assad and allies. https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syria-one-child-dies-each-day-during-conflict-escalations-idlib?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shared&utm_source=twitter.com
-« This is our end; the end for Idlib and its people. » 300,000 people fleeing bombing and fighting in and around #Idlib province since mid-December. Civilians see no future in Idlib as Syrian forces tighten grip. https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2020/1/6/Civilians-displacement-Idlib-Syrian-forces
-In December alone, the violence pushed some 284,000 people from their homes in Idleb province. https://syrianobserver.com/EN/news/55198/assad-airstrikes-kill-7-civilians-in-ariha.html
-New movement of displaced in northwest Syria after intense military offensive: Médecins Sans Frontières https://msf.org/new-movement-displaced-northwest-syria-after-intense-military-offensive…
3-Solidarité avec Idlib :
–#WhatIdlibTaughtMe, is an attempt to highlight the resilience of Idlib in the face of regime and Russian bombardment. https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/1/6/whatidlibtaughtme-hashtag-pays-tribute-to-resilience-of-idlibs-people
-The children of #Syria need our help and protection now! #IfOnlyYou’dListen
the world is looking to you to stop the killing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyGAfpf_dU
–It’s not too late to save lives. @RaedAlSaleh3writes for on the hope that the @SyriaCivilDef brings to the Syrian people and how he hopes that “2020 will be the year when world leaders finally act to protect civilians.” #Idlib https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/01/07/how-we-try-find-hope-amid-slaughter-northern-syria/?utm_campaign=wp_opinions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
–#SyrianRegime forces shelled Ma’aret al Numan Central #Hospital, known as National Hospital in #MaaretAlNuman city in #Idlib suburbs, Jan 8. We note that the hospital is the only medical facility serves now in Ma’aret al Numan area. http://sn4hr.org/sites/news/?p=81150
–#Syrian and international charities have called on the #UN to resume cross-border aid to #Idlib province despite Russian and Chinese vetoes at the Security Council, warning that a catastrophic situation could get worse. http://courrier-arabe.com/syrie-a-idleb-des-raids-du-regime-font-10-morts/2020/01/06/
4-Aide humanitaire:
-Politicizing and weaponizing humanitarian aid is intentionally increasing civilian suffering: U.N. renews #Syria cross-border aid operation but halves crossings, length of time
#Russia used veto threat to force UN to adopt a resolution significantly reducing delivery of cross-border aid and cutting off critical medical assistance to over one million Syrians in the northeast. UK accused Russia of playing politics w/ humanitarian aid #Syria https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-un-idUSKBN1Z92HE
– Catastrophe humanitaire en #Syrie : Macron reçoit des ONG à l’Elysée @rpitti57 Video https://boursorama.com/videos/actualites/catastrophe-humanitaire-en-syrie-macron-recoit-des-ong-a-l-elysee-d1a6695d04937fc3b2cb4b06cfc42c76
5-Refugees:
– A moving report by @lsmwilson from Jordan—a country that has taken one of the highest per capita rates of Syria war refugees in the world, some living in tent cities, others as modern nomads: https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2020/01/08/among-syrias-exiles-in-jordan/
–10-year-old Syrian girl Ghadir wakes up early every morning to sell bread at this IDP camp. She hopes to one day return to her family’s home, where she lived before the war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p7_cWe7YU0
6- Le régime et la société :
-Syrian regime forces arrested 56 Palestinian children in the town of Yalda, south of Damascus, over claims that they tore down a photo of Bashar Al-Assad. https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/amp/news/2020/1/7/syrian-regime-detains-dozens-of-palestinian-children-in-yarmouk?__twitter_impression=true
-Thousands of young #Syria ns opt to learn Russian at school https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-education-russian-language-idUSKBN1Z71UU?taid=5e16838e48fe97000144ca38&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
-Food Security Is a ‘Nightmare’ for Syrians in Damascus | https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2067681/food-security-nightmare-syrians-damascus
-Iran :
– Les missiles #iran ont du mal a toucher une cible #usa mais pour venger la mort de #Soleimani leurs miliciens savent se venger sur les civils #Syrie en les égorgeant. #antiimperialiste https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/1/6/iranian-militias-blamed-for-horrific-massacre-in-eastern-syria
-Iranian militia executes 6 civilians in Aleppo countryside, claiming revenge for « Soleimani » http://nedaa-sy.com/en/news/18066
-The sources noted that according to the Iranian officials, the 5,000 Syrian pounds was deducted “on the souls of the martyrs”. According to the same sources, the decision was met with disdain by the Iranian militia men, particularly the local elements. https://en.deirezzor24.net/iran-deducts-5000-syrian-pounds-from-the-salary-of-each-element-in-its-militias-in-deir-ezzor-and-the-reason/
7- Les nouvelles consciences de la société syrienne :
-“They are heads of households, business leaders, activists, artists, doctors, nurses, teachers—and in a particularly conservative province, many of them are stepping into these roles for the first time in their lives.” Read more on the women of #Syria: https://www.refugeesinternational.org/reports/2019/11/1/amid-war-loss-idlibs-women-perservere
-Ghadir Taher, a Syrian American interpreter, risked everything to help rebuild the country of her birth – The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2019/12/30/syrian-american-interpreter-return-home/?arc404=true
– « Battling inside me was the desire I had to stay in my hometown and my fear of seeing my children hurt. » SJAC’s Idlib-based team member recently became displaced following the Russian and Syrian forces’ bombardment of Idlib. Read his story: https://syriaaccountability.org/updates/2020/01/09/the-reality-of-displacement-in-idlib-only-the-children-were-laughing/
–#Syria‘s White Helmets try to start new lives after years of war – CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/syria-white-helmets-try-to-start-new-lives-after-years-of-war-2019-12-30/
-Why did Syrians celebrate Soleimani’s assassination? Interviews of some of his victims, whose voices have largely been ignored in the heated debate following the U.S. strike https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria/.premium-i-felt-on-top-of-the-world-the-syrians-celebrating-soleimani-s-death-1.8377125
-Could a new head of the opposition delegation break the deadlock on the Constitutional Committee? https://syrianobserver.com/EN/news/55236/push-to-name-nibras-al-fadel-as-head-of-the-constitutional-committee.html
-Damascus neighborhoods demand the expulsion of Iranian militias and welcome the killing of « Soleimani » (photos) http://nedaa-sy.com/en/news/17998
8-Justice et vérité:
-For many Syrians, Qassem Suleimani is the man who brutalised millions just to save Bashar Al Assad. Essential reading by @kshaheen https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/for-many-syrians-qassem-suleimani-is-the-man-who-brutalised-millions-just-to-save-bashar-al-assad-1.961659
– Caesar Act: economic chokehold to adjust political behavior https://english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2019/12/caesar-act-economic-chokehold-to-adjust-political-behavior/
-Hommage à la mémoire de Gilles Jacquier, 8 ans aujourd’hui que le journaliste Gilles Jacquier est mort dans l’exercice de son travail. Relire cet article de 2018, où l’on retrouve les propos de sa femme: Caroline Poiron, son homme à Homs – https://t.co/ARjwIOHNoW via @libe #Syrie
9-EU:
– The Triumph of the Autocrats: What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-syrian-debacle-and-its-implications-for-europe-a-1292149.html
10-Analyse et politique:
-« Soleimani’s death leaves a huge power vacuum in Syria that presents a rare opportunity for the United States to fix its broken Syria policy — if the Trump administration is smart enough to seize it. » https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/soleimanis-death-offers-a-chance-to-fix-us-policy-on-syria/2020/01/09/aded2716-330d-11ea-a053-dc6d944ba776_story.html
-Soleimani was the architect of this shadow state in Syria and his absence will be felt. https://syrianobserver.com/EN/features/55266/whats-next-for-syria-after-soleimanis-killing.html
11-Film:
– From a refugee camp visit to an Oscar-shortlisted film: how one director took his experience to the screen #Syria https://thenational.ae/arts-culture/film/from-a-refugee-camp-visit-to-an-oscar-shortlisted-film-how-one-director-took-his-experience-to-the-screen-1.960169… via @TheNationalUAE
12-Livre:
-Le Dernier Syrien d’Omar Youssef Souleimane #Syrie j’ai eu besoin d’écrire sur toute cette génération qui a donné sa vie pour la liberté. C’était une révolution politique, mais aussi une révolution sexuelle contre la religion. https://lepoint.fr/debats/je-ne-peux-que-me-rejouir-de-la-mort-de-soleimani-07-01-2020-2356470_2.php… via @LePoint
Le grand roman de la révolution syrienne avortée #Syrie via @franceculture https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/le-tour-du-monde-des-idees/le-tour-du-monde-des-idees-du-jeudi-09-janvier-2020
-I Was Born Twice: Stories Of #Syria‘s Tears, by Hasan Almossa https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48328166-i-was-born-twice
https://medium.com/@hasanalmossa/i-was-born-twice-7cf74b3dd24a
13-Art :
-The Arabic language is full of beauty and poetry » Syrian refugee Abdulrahman Murabieh resettled in UK, former lawyer and calligraphy artist, exhibits stunning artworks at Kingston Museum https://surreycomet.co.uk/news/18143596.syrian-refugee-resettled-kingston-exhibits-stunning-artworks/
14-Les Syriens :
-A Saint-Nazaire, Mahmoud et sa famille sont passés du statut de réfugiés à celui de restaurateurs! – France 3 Pays de la Loire #Syrie https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/saint-nazaire/saint-nazaire-mahmoud-sa-famille-sont-passes-du-statut-refugies-celui-restaurateurs-1770397.html
-Des réfugiés #syrie ns bien enracinés au Québec | JDM https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/01/06/des-refugies-syriens-bien-enracines-au-quebec
-Sweet story: ‘Joyful’ #Syria n refugee gains Canadian citizenship /via @globeandmail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-sweet-story-joyful-syrian-refugee-gains-canadian-citizenship/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links
-Discovering #Syria n ice cream- The texture and flavours are unlike anything else you will have experienced here in Canada as far as ice cream goes. Of all that Syrian food culture can offer, there was an immediate love with this particular unfamiliarity. https://eatnorth.com/dan-clapson/discovering-syrian-ice-cream-bread-and-salt-mississauga?utm_campaign=smshare&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork