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October 2018

Ghouta: Assad’s Black Points

For those that once lived under opposition control in eastern Ghouta, getting births, deaths and marriages registered with the state can be a difficult process writes Al-Modon.

Ruling Baath Party Rearranges Its Structure

In the recent local council election, the ruling Arab Socialist Baath Party maintained a strong grip on power in the country writes Etihad Press.

ISIS Kills 5 SDF Fighters in Raqqa

Casualties have been heavy on both sides as the US-backed forces push to wipe out the last remaining ISIS fighters in Syria reports Zaman Al Wasl.

What Happened Over the Weekend

The return of festivals, Syrian-Iranian business, regime casualties and a withdrawal by the opposition. Catch up on everything you missed over the weekend.

Assad Says That Idleb Agreement Is Temporary

During a meeting of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, Assad said that the deal in Idleb was temporary and that they would take control of all Syrian territory reports Damas Post.

Russia Deliver S-300 to Tartous

The Syrian officers have been told not to use the air defense system, until they have received more training reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Yazidis Persecuted by Rebel Groups in Afrin

The Yazidi community in Afrin have been targeted by Turkish backed groups, who are trying to create demographic change in northern Syria writes Ana Insan.

Pro-Regime Media Attack Female Demonstrator

The women who was attending a sit in, claims the cameraman demanded her ID and tried to erase footage of the protest reports Suweida 24.

Syrian and Turkish Security Meet in Tehran

This meeting marks the first time since the start of the war in Syria when the two sides have sat down with each other reports Damas Post.

Two US Army Soldiers Killed by ISIS Car Bomb

Recently, joint US and SDF operations have been pushing hard in eastern Deir ez-Zor to eliminate the last pockets of the Islamic State writes Zaman Al Wasl.