Following a general amnesty issued by President Assad, a number of detainees have been released, some after years of imprisonment and some who were believed to be dead reports Sowt Al-Asima.
As the regime pushes to make advances, opposition fighters and jihadi groups are pushing back, leading to casualties on both sides reports Etihad Press.
Hussam Eddin Ala has lambasted the EU for extending their sanctions on Syria, at the same time as the implementation of the Caesar Act and while the country tackles the coronavirus writes SANA.
A funeral for fighters, descended into a protests, with calls for the fall of the regime and for the expulsion of Iran reports Alsouria Net.
Following discussions, the regime has been advised to impose a partial lockdown in all governorates under regime control, to control the spread of coronavirus reports Sowt Al-Asima.
A child was shot and killed by Turkish border guards as he and his mother attempted to smuggle themselves into Turkey reports Etihad Press.
The Syrian National Assembly has declared that it is now part of the Syrian National Council and work to create political solutions in Syria reports Hawar News.
Activist in Suweida have recorded the arrest of 10 people, amid large protests calling for the fall of the regime reports Baladi News.
Protestor gathered in Homs to protest against the Caesar Act and affirm the support of the Syrian army and the country’s people writes SANA.
Russia and Turkey have deployed another joint patrol, this time in the Ayn al-Arab area, with eight vehicles and helicopter protection reports Smart News.
The new US sanctions on Syria penalises any person or company that assists the Assad regime or contributes to the country’s reconstruction, putting Syria in a state of near-complete isolation writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Bashar al-Assad’s uncle has been sentenced in Paris to four years in prison, but has promised to appeal against the conviction for money laundering reports Brocar Press.
Six shepherds were kidnapped and murdered in rural Raqqa, and the finger of blame has been pointed at the regime and the Islamic State reports Al-Modon.
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has lambasted the recent sanctions against Syria and called on people in Syria and Lebanon to reject them writes Al-Masdar.
Representatives or Russia and China have condemned the recent sanctions imposed on Syria by the US, saying that they well hurt the already struggling Syrian people writes SANA.
Military action in Idleb is increasing, and more residents are being forced to flee their homes to escape the bombardment reports Smart News.
Russia has taken full control of Palmyra Military Airbase, making it the fifth military base in Syria reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The guarantor nations of the Astana talks have agreed to meet virtually, to discuss issues related to Syria and will meet in-person at a later date writes Alsouria Net.
The ongoing economic crisis in Syria is forcing women to forego their cosmetic needs and focus all their buying power of supplies for the family writes Al-Baath.
A Russian military vehicle was hit by an explosive device, as it patrolled along the M4 highway, as per the deal with Turkey reports Al-Masdar.
