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Hundreds of Displaced Syrians Return From Lebanon

Hundreds of Syrians who were displaced to Lebanon have returned to their homeland, following coordination between the Syrian and Lebanese government writes SANA.

Recession Hits Damascus Markets

Economic woes continue for traders in Damascus’ markets, as the Syrian pound falls yet further against the dollar writes Zaman Al Wasl.

Khan Sheikhoun Falls Into Regime Hands

Following a night-time attack by regime forces, the city of Khan Sheikhoun has fallen with opposition fighters withdrawing from the area writes Al-Modon.

Sharp Decline in Syrian Pound Against US Dollar

The Syrian pound has suffered a slump against the US dollars in opposition controlled areas, adding to the economic woes of those who live there writes Iqtissad.

Pro-Regime Journalist Wissam al-Teir Released

After months in detention, the pro-regime journalist Wissam al-Teir has been released, following his arrest for investigation regime corruption reports Sowt al-Asima.

Rate of Military Service Enrolment Improve

The Director of the Conscription Directorate in Syria has said that conscription levels are up, while also clarifying the conditions for a delay to military service reports Al-Watan.

Unlicensed Money Changers Sentenced to Prison

Two men have been found guilty of operating as unlicensed money changers and sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of five million Syrian pounds reports Damas Post.

Hezbollah Commander Killed in Damascus Countryside

Mashour Zidan was killed on the Saasaa-al-Qaleea road, when a rocket hit his vehicle, although who is responsible for the attack is unknown reports Sowt al-Asima.

Assad Regime Moves 75 of Those Killed to Damascus

To the anger of families, the regime has moved the bodies of those killed in battles in al-Hamamiyet in the northern Hama countryside reports Alsouria Net.