Conflicting reports, claims and counter claims have created a state of uncertainty in Manbij, as the fate of the city hangs in the balance.
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The withdrawal of US forces, the resignation of Brett McGurk, a ten year old boy killed in Idleb and Iraqi approval of the US decision. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The decision by the US to withdraw troops from Syria marks a new low in American pragmatism writes The Syrian Observer.
While the French have stated that they will remain in Syria for the time being, they have been unable to give the SDC
any of the guarantees they had been hoping for writes Basnews.
There is a desperate need for housing in Syria, but there have been complaints that the houses being built are exclusively for the wealthy reports Al-Ayam.
The most common crime committed by minors is theft, but courts have also seen minors accused of terrorism offences reports Damas Post.
For both pro-regime and pro-opposition commentators, the announced withdrawal by the US is a chance and lost opportunity writes Syrian Snack (independent website)
Following the statements by the US, France has made it clear that they will remain in Syria to provide support in the fight against ISIS reports Hurriya Press.
Eastern Ghouta suffered greatly during the siege and subsequent attack that followed and the women of Ghouta continue to suffer today writes Zaman Al Wasl.
While insisting that there will be no negotiations with the government, the SDC points out that as of yet, no US troops have left Syria reports Damas Post.
During the meeting, the SDF and the regime discussed the former handing over control of the oilfields to the regime in exchange for protection reports Smart News.
A delegation from France, headed by Thierry Mariani, has expressed a desire to create new economic relations with Syria reports SANA.
With the news of a US withdrawal from Syria, Russia believes that the possibility of a political process is now strong reports SANA.
