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What Happened Over the Weekend in Syria

China expresses support to Syria, Iran evacuates base fearful of an Israeli attack, and racist attack in Turkey. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Ahmed al-Jarba Knocks on the Doors of Moscow

Ahmed al-Jarba, opposition figure and founder of Syria’s Tomorrow Mouvement, has visited Moscow to discuss the Syrian issue with Lavrov, according to al-Souria Net.

Putin and Bennett Agree to Drive Iran Out of Syria

Following their meeting on October 22nd, Nafta Bennett and Vladimir Putin have agreed to let Israel attack Iran in Syria, while Russia turns a blind eye, according to al-Modon.

Will Pope Francis Visit Syria?

Lebanese news websites have claimed that Pope Francis will visit Syria soon, according to al-Watan.

Minister Mekdad Inaugurates Consular Office in Daraa

Faisal al-Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, inaugurated the consular office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the Daraa governorate, according to al-Baath.

Online Campaign Against Deportation of Majed Shamaa

Activists launched an online campaign on social media to prevent the deportation of Syrian journalist Majed Shamaa, who was arrested as part of the “banana issue”, according to al-Tareek.