The Syrian newspaper "Al-Watan" publishes a statement revealing attempts to take it over by its former editor-in-chief.

The Syrian newspaper "Al-Watan" issued an official statement stating that its former editor-in-chief is attempting to take it over in coordination with external parties. The statement, published on Telegram, emphasized that the ownership and management of the newspaper belong to the Syrian state and people. It warned that the official Facebook page of the newspaper has been compromised and no longer represents the newspaper. The statement concluded by asserting that legal action will be taken to reclaim the media rights of the Syrian people and to resist any illegitimate attempts to control or distort the newspaper's message.