Syria accuses U.S. of stealing natural resources

STORY: Syria accuses U.S. of stealing natural resources DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political expert 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): RAMI KHADRA, Syrian citizen 5. various of Syrian oil field 6. various of the stolen oil by US in fuel tankers in the northeastern province of Hasakah 7. various of the U.S. forces convoys in the northeastern province of Hasakah 8. various of fuel queue in Syria 9. various of wheat harvest in Hasakah 10. various of Syrian waiting at the bread queue 11. various of Syrian buying daily needs STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua correspondent "13 years have passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis. The actual battles between the government forces and the Western-backed rebels have largely ended or become limited. People though

Syria returns to Arab summit amid growing reconciliation wave in Mideast

STORY: Syria returns to Arab summit amid growing reconciliation wave in Mideast DATELINE: May 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer STORYLINE: After being ostracized for 12 years, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a comeback to the Arab League (AL) Summit held in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday. This comes amid a growing Arab reconciliation trend at a time when the U.S. influence wanes in the Middle East. Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 when the Syrian civil war broke out. Osama Danura, a Damascus-based Syrian political expert, says the return of Syria to the Arab fold symbolizes the independence and solidarity among Arab countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSA

Supportive Arab stance facilitates political settlement of Syrian crisis: experts

STORY: Supportive Arab stance facilitates political settlement of Syrian crisis: experts DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Syrian foreign ministry 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 3. various of Danura speaking 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer STORYLINE: Supportive Arab attitude and approach toward Syria could accelerate a political settlement to the war-torn country, particularly after the return of Syria to the Arab League (AL) recently, said Syrian experts. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert "This decision is a significant shift in the Arab and regional landscapes. Most certainly, it constitutes a new stage in the joint Arab work. Firstly, when we say helping Syria to eliminate terrorism and to have a decision th

Experts expect more progress in settling Syrian crisis following positive developments

STORY: Experts expect more progress in settling Syrian crisis following positive developments DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. (FILE) Saudi Foreign Minister arrives at Damascus International Airport 2. (FILE) Various of meetings between Syrian President and Saudi Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer and writer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political analyst STORYLINE: Some positive signs have emerged in settling the prolonged Syrian crisis, experts say. Mohammad Al-Omari, a Syrian political observer and writer says some crucial international and regional developments raised hopes about a possible Syria-Arab detente. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer and writer "Several reasons could be discussed today and motivate this trend in Arab countries towards Syria. First, the conflict that is going on in the international arena and the repercussion of such

Syrian experts denounce "shameful" crimes committed by U.S. in Syria

STORY: Syrian experts denounce "shameful" crimes committed by U.S. in Syria DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political expert 3. various of street views in Syria 4. various of bank STORYLINE: Syrian experts have denounced "shameful" crimes that the U.S. has committed in Syria, saying that the triple whammy of U.S. military attack, its plundering of Syrian resources, and its unilateral sanctions, has dealt a heavy blow to the war-torn country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher "The American violations have been going on in several directions. There have been bloody and criminal shellings that led to the demise of hundreds or even thousands of civilians as a result of the repetitive air strikes. Of course, the Americans call these casualties collateral damage. There have been destructions in the city of Raq

Ongoing sufferings of Syrian people caused by U.S. crimes: expert

STORY: Ongoing sufferings of Syrian people caused by U.S. crimes: expert DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Syria 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert STORYLINE: A Syrian political expert said that the report released Tuesday by the China Society for Human Rights Studies included a precise recounting of the crimes committed by the United States in the Middle East region. Osama Danura, also a former member of the Syrian government delegation to the Syria peace talks in Geneva, said that the ongoing sufferings of the Syrian people are caused by U.S. crimes. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert "The report has counted what the U.S. policy has caused in terms of interventions, which led to the downfall of states and created an environment for the establishment of failing states and growing terrorism phenomenon. So, this region has become an international hotbed for terrorism over

U.S. quest to maintain world hegemony exacerbates conflicts, wars worldwide: Syrian experts

STORY: U.S. quest to maintain world hegemony exacerbates conflicts, wars worldwide: Syrian experts DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 5. various of U.S. related footage 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert STORYLINE: The U.S. quest to maintain its hegemony and a unilateral international system is stirring up chaos and instability worldwide, according to Syrian experts in recent interviews with Xinhua. Mohammad al-Omari said that for its own grip on the world, the U.S. is deliberately creating chaos and crises, especially in countries that stand against its hegemony and destructive policies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political analyst "The quest of the U.S. to maintain its

U.S. deliberately shirks responsibility in bioweapon prohibition: experts

STORY: U.S. deliberately shirks responsibility in bioweapon prohibition: experts DATELINE: March 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert STORYLINE: The United States has been refusing to fulfill its commitment to prohibiting the spread of biological weapons, deliberately shirking its due responsibility, Syrian experts have said. With reports emerging about the U.S. running bioweapons lab in Ukraine, Syrian experts said the U.S. policy of setting up such labs in other countries poses risk to world security. Experts in Syria also said the U.S. has a recorded history of using nuclear and chemical weapons during its wars and has been avoiding any commitment to international agreements regarding the limitation of the spread of biological weapons. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher "It's obvious that the doub