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Russian Airstrikes Pound Idleb

Idleb is supposed to governed by a ceasefire deal that was brokered by Russia and Turkey in September of last year reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

The Rise of Private Security

Young men are signing up to join private security firms, some of which are being backed by foreign powers, and providing protection to religious pilgrims writes Al-Modon.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Three killed in explosion, British jihadi bride looses child, Russia calls on the US to withdraw from al-Tanf and eight die from landmine. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Six Problems for Assad

Despite Bashar al-Assad now being in control of the large majority of the country, his problems are far from over writes Alsouria Net.

Syrian Refugees Arrested in Beirut Airport

The Syrian refugees had been hoping to reach the Kurdistan region, but were turned around in Turkey, who sent them back to Lebanon reports Alsouria Net.

Students in Idleb Protest Closure of Universities

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have closed down a number of universities in the northern Syrian province of Idleb, in an attempt to increase their control writes Asharq al-Awsat.

Trump “100 Percent” Favors Keeping US Troops in Syria

In December of last year, US President Donald Trump said that he would pull out all 2,000 US troops from Syria, but now appears to be changing his mind writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Clashes Escalate in Aleppo

Hezbollah has joined regime forces in fighting opposition forces in and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham in the Aleppo countryside reports Al-Modon.

Morocco Not a ‘Haven’ for Syrian Refugees

For Syrians living in Morocco, their lives are beset by problems on all sides, with a lack of healthcare and difficulties in securing the proper paperwork writes Zaman Al Wasl.

Why Did Abou Hatab Resign?

The former head of the Interim Government, Jawad Abou Hatab, tried to bring together the opposition groups inside Syria, without interference from foreign powers writes Hurriya Press.