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Syrian President Bashar Al Assad addresses the government committee that oversees measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. Reuters
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad addresses the government committee that oversees measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. Reuters
Syria postpones parliamentary elections for second time
The Syrian presidency announced on social media that the delay was part of efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus