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Idlib: Financial exemptions on buildings, licenses and regulations

Hussein Zakaria breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the decision to reduce building fees in Idlib, which will allow him to obtain a license to build a room to shelter himself and his children without any fees, despite the legal obstacles related to sorting the property. Zakaria (45 years …

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Tunisia’s Transformation Into a Transit Hub: Illegal Migration and Policy Dilemmas

Summary Due to structural economic, climate, and social crises in the Sahel, Tunisia has emerged as a key transit point for sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum seekers aiming to reach Europe. This has fueled a migration economy in Tunisia. Caught between Tunisia’s attempts to leverage migration to pressure the European …

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Washington Hits Syrian Narco-Trade With New Sanctions

The United States imposed sanctions Tuesday on five Syrian targets for supporting the Assad regime in Syria by trafficking illegal drugs. The sanctions reflect the Biden administration’s continuing efforts over the past 12 months to respond more proactively to the Syrian narco-trade. The production and trafficking of the amphetamine-like drug …

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