Calm and stability in parts of Syria’s opposition-held north are encouraging thousands of Syrians to leave Turkey and return to their homeland, Enab Baladi writes
Tensions against Syrian refugees in Turkey are rising although many segments of Turkish society also support them, Souriatna, an opposition website, says
As the Islamic State continues to lose ground, the death of its leader now seems confirmed, Asharq al-Awsat reports
Turkish government officials have promised to take strong action after the rape and killing of a refugee woman and her child, Alsouria writes
The buffer zone in southern Syria agreed upon between Russia and the United States is creating division among opposition ranks, Enab Baladi reports
Refugees in southern Turkey camp suffer from heat, power cuts, high food prices and poor medical care, Zaman al-Wasl says
Around half of the money allocated by the government for reconstruction is going to Aleppo, the official news agency SANA writes
SANA quotes Russian foreign minister as saying that the latest discussions between the different opposition ‘platforms’ have represented a qualitative shift
The Syrian government is making significant economic concessions to Russia, which will have long-term damaging effects on the Syrian economy, Enab Baladi writes
The government’s delegation reached Geneva yesterday as the seventh round of talks with the opposition is set to start
The Syrian government has written to the U.N. to reject Israel’s decision to organize elections in the occupied Golan Heights, SANA, the state’s news agency, writes
A young refugee, whose only crime was to cross paths with members of the Lebanese Army as he returned home from work, has been killed under torture, opposition website Zaman al-Wasl says
Ministry says new Turkish aggression in northern Aleppo proves Ankara is partner in terrorism, government media reports
Cabinet members warn against risks of coordinating with the Assad regime over returning Syrian refugees, during session at the presidential palace
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan voice concerns over Russia’s attempts to involve its allies in the de-escalation zones, Alsouria Net writes
Alliance faces harsh criticism amid rising civilian death toll from its war on the embattled jihadist group, Ain al-Medina writes
Head of Assad regime delegation says Ankara is obstructing efforts to finalize the de-escalation zone agreement, government media reports
Opposition responds to anti-Syrian trends amid rising tensions between Syrian refugees and their hosts in Turkey this week, Coalition media office reports
Russian spokesperson rejects legitimacy of footage, claiming activists are attempting to produce similar videos, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Human rights lawyer and former political prisoner says the fight against terrorism has become a cover for the powerful to hide their violations, All4Syria writes
