Enab Baladi – Khawla Hefzy
The role of the Syria Trust for Development organization (STD) has grown in the Syrian regime-controlled areas remarkably since the beginning of 2020.
The STD defines itself as a non-profit and non-governmental organization, but it is directly linked to Asma al-Assad, the wife of the head of the Syrian regime, Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian people call the STD “the Syrian First Lady’s organization” because Asma al-Assad holds the position of the chairperson of the board of directors.
The growing activities of the STD coincided with the larger political role Asma al-Assad is playing.
These activities were also accompanied by many “firsts” in Syria, including the banner size photo of Asma al-Assad that was displayed just next to one of Bashar al-Assad during an event in the province of Homs in central Syria.
As former multilateral diplomat, Mikdad’s attempts to prove himself worthy head of Syrian foreign affairs
Faisal Mikdad (Edited by Enab Baladi)
Enab Baladi – Khawla Hefzy
Faisal Mikdad entered the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, carrying with him the President of the Syrian regime’s directives, Bashar al-Assad. Al-Assad’s directives focus on “the vital role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. The ministry has been confronting the political and diplomatic war, refuting the disinformation campaigns that Syria is subjected to, strengthening relations with friendly and allied countries, and opening up new horizons for expanding bonds of cooperation with them in various fields.”