Events in Syria Over the Weekend
The Syrian Observer
March 19, 2018
Significant developments have been seen on the Eastern Ghouta and Afrin fronts over the weekend
Significant developments have been seen on the Eastern Ghouta and Afrin fronts over the weekend
Strategically placed on the Iraqi border, Iran is eyeing ways to obtain as much property as it can in the eastern province, according to Ayn al-Madina
Large, unofficial duties are being imposed by pro-government forces at the Tel al-Tawqan crossing, according to Samarit
Omar Alloush was a key mediator between eastern Raqqa’s various actors
The Syrian army is on the verge of taking the town in the Eastern Ghouta’s south, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russia’s Foreign Ministry issues a statement of support for the Syrian government, affirming its backing in military and diplomatic matters, SANA reports
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
Alsouria Net reports that Russian officers told their Syrian counterparts to expect no support if they escalate the situation in the south
EU official Avramopoulos says Europe and Turkey must work together for refugees and their own benefit, Alsouria Net reports
The militants fought in the Fatimioun militia, loyal to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to Anadolu
A source tells Zaman al-Wasl that all Iran’s equipment has been moved out of the T-4 military base in the Badiya
The opposition-run body in Syria’s north is making great strides in equality, Zeitoun writes
Casualties reported as fierce bombing targets the northern province, according to Zaman al-Wasl
The towns of Zamalka, Irbin and Hammouriyah have all been hit by the regime’s assault, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russia’s foreign minister says the U.S.-led coalition’s rhetoric on Syria is at odds with the situation it sees militarily on the ground, according to SANA
Both sides benefiting from turning a blind eye and imposing customs fees on goods crossing between areas of their control, Sada al-Sham reports
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
The Turkish assault on Afrin has cut off a key supply route, sending prices rocketing, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Syrian Observer provides a brief roundup of the past weekend’s stories
Enab Baladi explores the regime’s narrative on the Eastern Ghouta offensive publicized in its sympathetic media
