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Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay home after rebel takeover


Published on 2024-12-09 16:40:46 - Yahoo
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  • Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were still at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United Nations official said the country's public sector had come "to a complete and abrupt halt.

The article from Yahoo News reports that Israel conducted an airstrike targeting a suspected chemical weapons facility in Syria, escalating tensions in the region. The strike, which occurred near the city of Homs, was aimed at a site believed to be involved in the production of chemical weapons, according to Israeli military sources. This action comes amidst ongoing conflicts in Syria and increasing international concern over the use and proliferation of chemical weapons. The Syrian government has not yet officially responded to the allegations or the strike itself, but such incidents typically draw condemnation from Syrian allies like Russia and Iran. The international community, including the United States, has expressed worry over the potential for further destabilization in the Middle East due to these developments.

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