AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Music Day in Damascus: Syrian jazz musicians marked June 21 with performances in central Damascus, keeping the spotlight on local creativity. Syrian diplomacy on Lebanon: President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military intervention in Lebanon, saying Damascus will push political and diplomatic channels instead, while also calling Hezbollah a “major Syrian wound” that still needs a political solution. Hezbollah stance: Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejected any ceasefire that lets Israel keep operating, demanding a full halt across air, land, and sea. Detention stories: Former Syrian detainees from Quneitra described interrogation in Israel’s custody, with families still searching for missing civilians. Press freedom: German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann was released from a Damascus prison after months, returning to Berlin; her Kurdish-Turkish colleague remains unaccounted for. Arts & community (refugees): Open Doors hosted refugee picnics and potlucks celebrating food, music, and belonging.
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