Information minister says recent spate of attacks targeting civilians is the result of confusion among terrorists due to recent defeats
Conservative European politicians meet with parliament speaker Laham in Damascus to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation and ending Western sanctions on Syria
Syrian activists accuse Tehran of deliberately starting fire in UNESCO-listed site in an attempt to force out locals from around the Umayyad Mosque
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Missing Alawite dissident was a threat to the Assad regime due to his popularity and efforts to push forward a political solution, wife tells Zaman al-Wasl
China’s special envoy for Syria meets with deputy prime minister Muallem and presidential advisor Shaaban in an effort to advance the stalled political process
Assad continues to target civilians, block humanitarian access, and refuse the release of detainees, says senior Republican senator
UN envoy tells journalists in Geneva that Syria is witnessing “real but modest” progress in the delivery of aid
Nine-year-old child dies in regime airstrikes on northern town weeks after winning the local marathon
Damascus’ chief negotiator says talks can continue without High Negotiations Committee after main opposition bloc announced decision to suspend participation following collapse of ceasefire earlier this week
Many Syrians in Turkey’s southern city are living in abandoned “ruins” without access to vital services and proper education after having survived the conflict south of the border
Iranian negotiators independently reach deal with commanders of major rebel alliance to secure the exit of 250 people from the towns of Kefraya and Fua
Head of the opposition’s negotiating delegation says move has reinforced coherence among components of the Syrian opposition
Truce between warring parties ends in practice while political opposition calls for suspension to the peace talks in Geneva
Riders say huge journey, which started in Mardin province and will end in Ankara, is to thank the Turkish president for his support for Syrian refugees
Head of the opposition delegation to the Geneva talks announces decision to suspend negotiations, adding that Assad will be punished for his crimes against the Syrian people
Political opposition adjourns UN-led peace talks as Syrian government air strikes kill 35 in Idleb following attacks on crowded civilian areas
Reconciliations minister highlights importance of local reconciliations in the Qudsaya area of the Damascus countryside
Israeli PM’s remarks that Jerusalem will never return the Golan Heights to Syria sparks wide criticism from Arab and international figures
Moscow backs Damascus’ calls for a ‘national government’ at the Geneva talks as Russian media attempts to portray pro-regime figures as legitimate opposition
