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December 2020

What Happened Over the Weekend

Turkish forces attack citizens in Ayn Issa, coronavirus cases continue to rise, Russia and Syria conduct airstrikes against ISIS and Alouk pumping station halts service. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Syria: Government and Opposition Submit Documents in Geneva

All parties to the Syrian Constitutional Committee have submitted documents outlining their visions for the future, as the latest round of talks came to an end reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

Syria’s Protracted Oil Crisis

A lack of fuel continues to plague Syria, and accusations flying around about who is to blame and what solutions are available reports Baladi News.

On the Fate of Syrian Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture is working with farmers to boost the production of wheat in Syria, and push the country out of the crisis that it currently finds itself in writes Al-Watan.

Prominent Iranian Militia Leader Dies of Coronavirus

It has been announced the Maj. Gen. Abdul Rasul Astwar Mahmoud Abadi of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has died after contracting the coronavirus reports Alsouria Net.

Idleb Comes Under Focus After Turkish Troop Movements

The northern province of Idleb is supposed to be controlled by a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey, but frequent infringements spread fear and chaos reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Internal Ahrar al-Sham Rift Deepens

Disputes continue with the Ahrar al-Sham movement, with no final agreement made on who will lead the group writes Enab Baladi.

Turkey Starts Establishing New Base in Idleb Countryside

Following their withdrawal from a number of observation points, Turkey is establishing what will be their largest bases in the Jabal al-Zawiya area, with fresh reinforcements reports Jesr Press.

Damascus Southern Suburbs Lack Drinking Water

Towns in southern Damascus are experiencing severe water shortages, with no solutions from the authorities, and are being forced to pay high prices to water tankers reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

First Mission for New US Special Envoy for Syria

Joel Rayburn has travelled to Ankara to meet with the Presidential Spokesperson and discuss issues related to Syria, including the situation in Idleb and the need for a political solution writes Alsouria Net.