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March 18, 2026

“Deal in the Shadow”: MoU between Syria’s Ministry of Sports and Youth and a Company Linked to a Person Convicted of “Abuse of entrusted public funds”

The Syrian Ministry of Sports and Youth signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a company represented by an individual convicted of “abuse of entrusted public funds” in connection with a prior investment involving Syria’s General Sports Federation. The individual is also linked to administrative and sports figures associated with the former regime.
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January 27, 2026

Residential Property Claims in Syria: A Growing Challenge for Returnees

Syrians returning to their homes after years of displacement, following the fall of the ousted Assad regime in December 2024, are facing harsh challenges in proving ownership of their properties. This is especially true in neighborhoods that were extensively destroyed, where official documents were lost or burned. In addition, widespread cases of property seizure through forgery and the alteration of owners’ names have further complicated matters, plunging returnees into lengthy and complex legal battles to reclaim their usurped rights.
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December 11, 2025

“‘The Green’ in Assad’s Hand”.. How the Syrian Regime Recruited Informants to Trap Those Dealing in U.S. Dollars

The Assad regime mobilized a network of informants and a set of laws to monopolize the possession of foreign currencies, tracking down and arresting anyone dealing in U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies. This followed Decree No. 3 of 2020, which criminalized transactions in any currency other than the Syrian pound. The decree significantly strengthened the regime’s security grip on individuals holding foreign currency, forcing them into a stark choice: either share their money with regime authorities or face security persecution and arrest.
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