Ibrahim Hamidi explains that the military and economic situation are prolonging the status quo in Syria despite the Rome conference.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
After a U.N draft resolution called for two border crossings for aid to flow into Syria, a new one calls for just one, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
After an attack against its troops, the 8th brigade is conducting punitive arrests and burning civilian houses, according to Nedaa Post.
The guarantor countries of the Astana peace process have reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and unity, SANA writes.
Defections due to financial problems and leadership feuds are threatening to dissolve the Ahrar al-Sham, according to Al-Monitor.
Sources claim that Russia is willing to show some flexibility with regards to border crossings in Northern Syria, in exchange for Washington’s leniency when it comes to sanctions, according to Athr Press.
The Russian envoy claims Russia rejects prolonging the cross-border aid delivery mechanism as it exceeded its usefulness, SANA reports.
Hazem Saghieh recalls in Asharq al-Awsat the story of Omar, who was detained in the infamous Sednaya prison, and how it ironically shielded him from disastrous outcomes.
The 16th round of Astana talks was just kicked off. Delegations will discuss cross-border aid, the security situation in Idleb, as well as the political solution to the Syrian crisis, SANA reports.
During the Astana talks, the opposition will focus on de-escalation in Idleb, cross-border aid, and the political solution to the conflict, according to Nedaa Post.
The Syrian president has called his Iranian counterpart to congratulate him on his election victory, SANA reports.
Locals in Douma remain restless as their loved ones are still detained in the regime’s prisons since before 2014, despite promises, according to SY-24.
The Syrian opposition will put great emphasis on the humanitarian crossing file during the upcoming Astana talks, according to Baladi News.
Reports claim that Swiss exports of chemical products to Syria, supposedly for industrial use, ended up feeding the regime’s arsenal, Swiss Info claims.
The SDC revealed that it discussed with two delegations of the opposition means of bolstering cooperation in order to reach a political solution for the Syrian conflict, according to North Press.
The Syrian Opposition Vice President has died of health complications, after a lifetime of opposition to the regime, according to Nedaa Post.
After fleeing war and taking shelter in Siirt, in 2015, Dlyar Safo got a full score on the LGS, thanks to the support he got from his teachers and family, according to Anadolu Agency.
The UN’s special envoy for Syria discussed with Russian officials the Syrian crisis and humanitarian aid, according to The Syria Times.
Three Iranian oil tankers, carrying crude oil to the Syrian regime were spotted by Tanker Trackers, according to Sowt al-Asima.
