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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.

The Battle for Idleb Could Be Launched Soon

Original plans for an assault were postponed following talks between Russia and Turkey, but smaller skirmishes have continued since then writes Hashtag Syria.

Turkey Reopens Key Border Crossing With Syria

The border was closed with the outbreak of the war and hugely increased the amount of time it took to transport goods from Turkey to Syria writes Anadolu Agency.

France Proposes Amendments to the Constitution

France has reportedly reached out to Moscow to break the impasse of the constitutional committee and speed up the process of elections in Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.

What Happened Over the Weekend

An Al-Qaeda-linked group kills 21 regime forces near Idlib, the Syrian government denounces the UK’s blacklisting of Hezbollah and accuses the US of investing in terrorism, ISIS is close to final territorial defeat and a Syrian parliamentary delegation is in Jordan on the occasion of a conference on Jerusalem. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Trump the Fantasist

US President Donald Trump has continued, contrary to the facts on the ground, to claim credit for defeating terrorism in Syria writes Al-Watan.

Daraa Told to Forget Prisoners Taken Before 2014

As well as asking for the release of prisoners, residents of southern Syria asked the General Intelligence Directorate to improve the living conditions and access to services writes Alsouria Net.

Will Zarif’s “Uprising” End?

The rejection of Zarif’s resignation has put an end to the controversy for now, but some are expecting it to unravel in the future writes Al-Akhbar.

The Waking Nightmare for Women in Prison

For women trapped inside Assad’s prisons, life is a hellish existence that includes appalling conditions and sexual violence writes Zaman Al Wasl.