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Promises Broken With Settlement Fighters

Fighters who agreed to settlements with the regime are being told they will be sent to Idleb, despite previous reassurances that they would remain in Daraa reports Al-Modon.

Firas Tlass: Never Trust the Americans

Syrian businessman Firas Tlass has lashed out at the US and their lack of planning and strategy in Syria writes Ana Press.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Attacks in Idleb, returning Syrians from Jordan, airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor and Turkish complaints over US observation posts. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Civilians Targeted in Aleppo Chemical Attack

Following reported chemical attacks in residential neighborhoods of Aleppo, 107 civilians were admitted to hospital suffering from asphyxiation writes SANA.

Syria Regime and Rebels Engage in Prisoner Swap

While the exact number of swapped prisoners has not been confirmed, it has been described as an important step writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

A New Social Contract for Syrian Stability

The Kurdish population in Syria has a historic opportunity to forge a path that can help them secure the rights and representation that they had previously lost writes Al-Hurra Network.

Lebanese Security Arrests Zaman Al Wasl Reporter

Zaman Al Wasl’s reporter had previously reported on the miscarriages suffered by Syrian women living in a refugee camp in the Lebanese town of Arsal.

UAE, Saudi Arabia Dispatch Troops to Syria

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reportedly sent troops to join the US-led coalition east of the Euphrates, as Turkey prepares to expand military operations writes Yeni Şafak.

OPCW Expands Investigatory Powers

Following a vote by member states, the OPCW will now be able to investigate chemical attacks and attribute responsibility reports Hurriya Press.