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Jordan Pushes for al-Rukban Camp to Be Dismantled

While the quality of life for Syrians in the al-Rukban camp continues to fall, the alternative of leaving for regime held areas fills many with fear writes Alsouria Net.

Erdogan Asks Syria to Restore Their Deal

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cited an agreement signed in 1998 between Turkey and Syria as a backbone for operations against the Kurds in Syria reports Alsouria Net.

A Living Hell for Detainees in Adra

For those detained in regime prisons, life is a nightmare of threats, torture and death reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Jordan Invites Syria to Attend Arab Meeting

Jordan is the latest Arab state that is set to start the process of normalising relations with the Syrian government reports Human Voice.

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.