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Intra-Kurdish Dialogue Reaches Dead End

The intra-Kurdish talks have come to an end without an agreement between the two sides, with a lack of international sponsorship being blamed in part reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

Syrian Regime Arrests Man Upon Return from Kuwait

A regime checkpoint in Daraa was attacked and pictures of Assad were burned following the arrest of a young man by the Air Force Intelligence reports Nadaa Syria. 

Heavy Casualties Following Russian Air Raids

A training camp for the National Liberation Front in Idleb has been hit by Russian airstrikes, killing over 30 fighters and wounding at least 30 more writes Baladi News.

Posters of Asma al-Assad on Display at Popular Event in Syria’s Hama

At an annual meeting of the al-Areen Charitable Foundation, large posters of Asma al-Assad were on display, the first time that the poster of a woman who is affiliated with the regime is raised at an event reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

What Happened Over the Weekend

A US drone strike targeted and killed a meeting of al-Qaeda leaders, Mufti Mohammed Adnan Afiouni killed in roadside bombing, and fresh wildfires spread again. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

What Can Trump Offer Assad?

US officials visited Damascus to discuss the release of hostages, but it is not clear whether there is genuine desire, or if it’s simply an attempt to boost Donald Trump’s election bid writes Al- Araby Al-Jadeed.

Defected Brigadier General Ahmad Rahal Released

Ahmad Rahal, who was arrested by Turkish authorities nearly 10 weeks ago has been  released, with no reasoning behind the decision given reports Nadaa Syria.

Assad’s Assault on Idleb’s Schools

Russian warplanes destroyed schools during their military campaign earlier this year, killing civilians and displacing thousands of others reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

No More National Reconciliation Commission

It was announced that the National Reconciliation Commission will be abolished after a string on failures and inaction, with no clear plan about what will replace it writes Syrian Snack.