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What Happened Over the Weekend

Syria has been criticized by the OPCW, refugees become Canadian citizens, Turkey launches fresh assault in Raqqa and coronavirus cases continue to rise. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Is the Syrian South Trekking Out Again?

Amid political inaction Khalid al-Mahamid has called for the forming of a new political movement, which it is hoped will unite the south and achieve progress towards a political solution writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Prominent Media Activist Assassinated in al-Bab

Hussein Khattab has been shot dead by unknown assassins as he worked on a video report in al-Bab, making him the latest journalist to be killed in Syria reports Alsouria Net.

Lebanon: UNHCR New Aid Cut Is Unfair, Refugees Say

The UNHCR have announced that financial and food aid for refugees in Lebanon will end, leaving many wondering how they will survive reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

ISIS Kills Nine Iran-Trained Fighters in Syria: Monitor

Iran-trained Syrian fighters were killed in an attack by the Islamic State in a dawn attack on the desert outpost outside the Euphrates Valley town of al-Mayadeen reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

The Stranded Syrian Trucks

Syrian truck that are trying to get to the Gulf have been stopped at the Jordanian border and denied entry into the country, with no justification given reports Enab Baladi.

Living Difficulties for IDP Families in Syria’s Northeast Derik

Families that have been forced from their homes by military action are moving to Derik in northeastern Syria, but are finding the conditions there equally difficult, with high rents and the cost of basic supplies reports North Press.

Germany Takes in Senior Member of Syria’s ‘White Helmets’

Khaled al-Saleh, who worked as a senior rescue worker from Syria’s White Helmets civilian defence group, have been given refugee in Germany and flew there with his wife and children on Monday evening reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Has the Syrian Conflict Become ‘Tied’ to Other Files?

Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.