Kidnappings have become widespread in Syria, with groups demanding large ransoms writes Zaman Al Wasl
Regime attacks in Latakia, the suspension of medical work, foreign currency deposits and rocket attacks on civilians. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The recent decision by the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Council to enter into negotiations with the regime has major implications for the future of Syria and the position of Turkey writes Sada al-Sham
The figure does not include the loss of competences and skilled labour, considered the “most important enablers of the Syrian economy” reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Despite earlier hopes, North Korea’s missile program is continuing and their illicit arms dealing with Arab states seems to be increasing writes Asharq al-Awsat
According to the report, 219 people were killed in these massacres, with 31 percent being women and children writes the Syrian Network for Human Rights
With the recapture of the Nasib Border Crossing, both countries hope to see an upturn in the amount of cross border trade writes Hurriya Press
At least 29 children were killed and another 30 were wounded when the Saudi led coalition hit a bus writes Syria News Station
A UN-led group of health agencies has warned that an anticipated Syrian regime offensive against opposition rebels in Idleb province could displace more than 700,000 civilians writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
It was revealed by the Syrian Presidency that the breast tumor was discovered in its early stages reports Hurriya Press
Russia and Iran are locked in a struggle for influence and cultural superiority in Syria writes Sada al-Sham
The US-led coalition had previously denied killing civilians during bombing raids against the Islamic State writes SANA
While some Syrian refugees in Lebanon have made the return journey, many fear reprisals from the regime writes Zaman Al Wasl
Cham Wings resumed operations in 2014, after a two year hiatus reports Al-Hal
Since the conflict started 1,356 schools have been attacked forcing many to close down writes Anadolu Agency
Sanctions were re-imposed following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal reports SANA
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN said that Western economic sanctions are preventing the return of refugees reports SANA
Many refugees have stressed that it is not safe to return to their homeland, with many fearing reprisals writes Asharq al-Awsat
The refugees, who had been housed in chalets, have claimed that the widespread damage and the lack of services have not allowed them to return to Aleppo reports Damas Post
The closure of a field hospital, Syrian-Russian business opportunities, rebel attacks and accusations against the Turkish. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
