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Moscow: Situation in Idleb is Worsening

September’s agreement, between Russia and Turkey, was designed to keep regime and oppositions separated, but infractions have been common writes SANA.

Polygamy Rates Rise in Syria

The war in Syria has spurred an increase in the number of men taking a second wife, although given the strict laws, it is unclear how they can afford two writes Sputnik.

Kurdish Official: Damascus Must Put Words Into Action

Following talks between the Kurds and Russia, Kurdish leader Elham Ahmad now wants the dialogue to lead to a peaceful political solution writes Asharq al-Awsat.

Bahaa al-Hariri Hosted by Assad

Relations between Syria and Lebanon have been strained in recent years, but the country is also keen to be part of Syria’s reconstruction writes Lebanon Debate.

Russian Airstrikes Kill Two in Idleb

In September, a demilitarized zone was establish, which was designed to keep regime and rebel factions separate reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Syria Confronts Israeli Attack

Israel has admitted that it has conducted hundreds of strikes against Iranian targets in Syria writes SANA.

What Happened Over the Weekend

A Kurdish road map, a car bombing in Idleb, civilians killed by International Coalition and the return of refugees from Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

A New Syrian Alliance Calls for a Democratic System

A newly formed alliance of opposition groups in Syria have laid out a framework for a new political system that hopes to unite the country and create democratic principles writes The Syrian Observer.

Turkey’s Buffer Zone Faces Opposition

It is hoped that tripartite meetings between the concerned parties will be able to achieve an understanding for the proposed Turkish buffer zone in northern Syria reports Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.

Thousands Flee Last Assault on ISIS

Efforts to seize back control of the last parcel of land held by the Islamic State have intensified reports Alsouria Net.