Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Damascus appears to be leaning on Moscow – instead of Tehran – for major support in the recovery process, Alsouria Net writes
Visit by Ali Mamlouk comes as part of continued anti-terrorism cooperation between Damascus and Rome, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Child protection group releases statement calling on UNSC member states to enforce the terms of the recent cease-fire agreement
Foreign Ministry reiterates calls for anti-ISIS alliance to halt its airstrikes and leave Syrian territory, SANA reports
Turkish-based outlet interviews locals on violations by the Kurdish-led forces since the expulsion of ISIS from the city
Consumer protection official recommends avoiding certain foods as producers are known to violate standards, Al-Watan reports
Group says Turkey is resorting to ‘dirty methods’ in its pursuit of the Syrian-Kurdish leader, opposition website reports
Local doctors have reported that some people were admitted to hospital exhibiting symptoms of exposure to chemical weapons
Ministers discuss reconstruction process in areas ‘cleansed of terrorism’ during weekly session, official media reports
Deputy foreign minister tells BBC that Iran is in Syria to combat terrorists at the invitation of Damascus, Asharq al-Awsat reports
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
Ankara is said to be filing an extradition request following the arrest of former PYD leader Salih Muslim
Many fighters are choosing to join the Syrian army as a more reliable source of income, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Emergency workers report that regime air and ground attacks targeted several areas of the besieged suburbs, Alsouria Net reports
Assad regime says it is exempted from the conditions of the new cease-fire if civilians are targeted by militants
Syrian government accuses Turkey of escalations in Afrin despite UNSC-backed cease-fire, residents of Deir-ez-Zor targeted in Assad regime’s forced recruitment campaign
The loss of a major breadwinner and framing of heroism are major motivators for children joining the fight, Saraj Press reports
The shelling of Damascus by opposition militants should not be seen as a justification for Assad’s leveling of Eastern Ghouta, Wael Sawah writes
Girl was taken by masked men in Bar Elias while on the way to school, witnesses tell Al-Modon
