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Human Rights Defenders Demand Arrest of Militia Leader

Human rights activists have called for the arrest of Bassam Haji Mustafa, a militia leader who now lives in Paris and has styled himself as a political activist reports Etihad Press.

US, Russia at Odds over Syrian Refugee Conference

Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Will Turkey Launch a New Operation Against SDF?

Turkey might launch an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and finish its leftover business from Operation Peace Spring reports Baladi News.

UN Envoy Sees Delay in Syria Political Process

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that planned meetings could be missed, but hoped that they could be rescheduled for November reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Sweden: Syrian Film Gets Prize at Gothenburg Festival

A new film that explores the lives of people living in the Syrian Golan, by Syrian director Wassim Safadi has been recognised at a festival in Sweden reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

Solution to Syria’s War Hanging in the Balance

After years of conflict, there are hopes for a solution that will bring peace to the troubled country, but the desires of involved countries do differ writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Moscow Push to Reduce UN Cross-Border Aid to Syria Fails

The Security Council had voted down a Russian bid to abolish the Bab al-Salam crossing and put a six month time limit on the Bab al-Hawa crossing reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Between Shapour Bakhtiar and Hussein Arnous

The appointment of Hussein Arnous, as Prime Minister of Syria, brings to mind the appointment of Shapour Bakhtiar as Prime Minister of Iran, which failed to save the Shah of Iran writes The New Arab.

What Happened Over the Weekend

More patients recover from coronavirus, Turkish forces remove protesters by force, Turkey attacks regime position on border and prisoners released from Sednaya. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

How Do Syrians Remember Abdel Halim Khaddam?

A once influential figure, Abdel Halim Khaddam died in France forgotten by his country and with few achievements to his name writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.