Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
The Eighth Brigade comprises several local factions in Daraa that were once part of the opposition.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the initial toll of 36 Syrian refugees killed in Israeli shelling targeting towns in southern Lebanon during the first days of the escalation.
Assad stressed the importance of basing government policies on facts and events rather than wishful thinking.
Dahhak expressed Syria’s vision for a future rooted in dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for the rule of law.
A Dutch official affirmed her country’s support for a political solution and the imperative to fully and rigorously implement UN Resolution 2254, Syria TV reports.
