A study by the “Day After Organization” evaluating the electoral process found outcomes that contradict the Higher Committee’s aspirations for representation.
Governor Bakkour had announced on October 9 that preparations were complete for launching the “Suweida Is Part of Us” campaign, which seeks to promote the development of the province.
Sharaa’s presence in Idleb was laden with political weight. The province — once a bastion of opposition and a refuge for the displaced — played a decisive role in Assad’s downfall.
The Assembly will comprise 150 members, distributed across Syria’s provinces in proportion to their populations, according to Syria TV
HTS detained a number of activists on Friday, Syria TV says.
The council drew parallels between these aggressive tactics and the early repressive measures employed by the Syrian regime, according to Enab Baladi.
Ayman Halloum, a young organizer of the popular movement in the city, was arrested by HTS, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
HTS rejected the imposition of checkpoints within its controlled areas, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Due to mounting public discontent, the work of this religious police was discontinued, Syria TV says.
The death of “Abu Daniel” adds to a pattern of unexplained officer deaths within the regime’s forces, Shaam Network writes.
Seven years have passed since the massacre perpetrated by the Assad regime and its allies, al-Souria Net writes.
Specifically, 77% of residents in the Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ain areas reported debt.
Media outlets linked with the HTS asserted that the explosion originated from gas cylinders within a pastry shop in the town.
According to medical sources cited by Syria TV, the incident occurred in the city of Sarmada, north of Idleb.
Despite the Salvation Government decision, protests among civilians have continued, Athr Press reports.
In recent weeks, cases of RSV, known for causing bronchiolitis, have also been documented, particularly among children.
Approximately 35 children were allegedly detained by HTS over the past six months, the pro-government Athr Press says.
UNICEF expresses concern over the likelihood of a further increase in the number of children discontinuing their education.
A total of 9,743 individuals, including 2,894 women and 3,172 children, have been affected by recent rainfall, as reported by the Syria Response Coordinators Team.
Despite initially being part of Al-Julani’s crisis management cell, Zakour later found himself wanted by HTS.
Security forces aggressively attacked and detained four media workers, according to Hibr Press.
The Salvation Government recently introduced the establishment of a Ministry of Information, inaugurating its headquarters in Idleb City.
Efforts at internal mediation have so far been unsuccessful in resolving the rift between Sheikh and Julani, Syria TV writes.
Social media activists are calling for the disclosure of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Adnan Faisal al-Imam, according to Shaam Network.
A fire broke in a residential house in Azaz led to the death of a woman suffering from chronic respiratory disease, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
The Response Coordinators team reported that 11 camps experienced partial damage due to the rainfall, according to Nedaa Post.
A correspondent from Baladi News reported that two children and a young man sustained injuries.
HTScarried out the execution of two civilians on security charges, 11 months after their initial arrest, according to al-Watan.
Ibrahim Khader al-Salem held various positions, including officer in the Internal Security Forces, head of the Criminal Security Branch in Hassakeh, Idleb, and Damascus, according to Orient Net.
Syrian journalists face persistent threats, encompassing a range of crimes and violations, Enab Baladi writes.
This action was taken in response to the earlier targeting of the city of Idleb in northwestern Syria, according to Shaam Network.
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The Yemeni foreign minister expressed his country’s immediate readiness to establish a diplomatic mission in Damascus, according to al-Tareek.
The Yemeni foreign minister expressed his country’s immediate readiness to establish a diplomatic mission in Damascus, according to al-Tareek.
The conflict erupted on Saturday evening, when a Special Forces checkpoint refused passage to a group associated with the Fourth Division, Syria TV writes.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to camps in northern Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Throughout the ongoing battles, control over the village and the Hamran crossing changed hands multiple times, according to Athr Press.
These protests have been ongoing for a remarkable 22 days, according to Syria TV.
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Activists hailing from Suweida, Daraa, the Syrian coast, and Idleb have united their voices to ask for a collective protest, according to Baladi News.
The general strike and civil disobedience in Suweida have entered their third consecutive day, according to Syria TV.
Paper leaflets were distributed throughout the town of Tayana coercing women to conform to a specific Islamic dress code, according to Enab Baladi.
Tabbaa questioned why Syrian students are all inclined toward pursuing higher education and university degrees, according to al-Souria Net.
he Ministry of Education within the Salvation government issued a directive that enforces several Sharia-based regulations, according to Enab Baladi.
Among the incidents, four forest fires and bushfires occurred in the village of Azar and the surrounding regions, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
HTS announced the arrest of a cell affiliated with Hezbollah militias that were active in opposition-controlled areas, according to Syria TV.
Activists have highlighted that many of the incidents that occurred in the city appear to be orchestrated by Tahrir al-Sham, according to Damas Post.
The General Security Agency of the HTS arrested Omar Nuzhat and Ali Nasrallah while they were documenting a peaceful civilian sit-in, according to Baladi News.
The arrests were prompted by a statement issued by several figures from Hama, urging HTS to halt the arrest of Hizb ut-Tahrir members, according to Baladi News.
Local sources in the Idleb countryside confirmed that the shepherd was a civilian and not affiliated with any armed organization, Athr Press claims.
The Syrian pound continued its downward trend against the U.S. dollar, al-Khabour reports.
The massacre left more than 90 people suffocated by sarin gas and more than 500 others exposed to symptoms of poison gas, according to Baladi News.
The Syria Response Coordinators released the toll of damage in camps, shelters and residential communities due to rainstorms during the past 48 hours, according to Baladi News.
Assad’s forces repeated their bombardment of several civilian areas in northern Syria, according to Shaam News.
Local groups in eastern Syria continue to collect financial and in-kind donations for those affected by the earthquake, according to Shaam Network.
The Autonomous Administration allowed the opening of all crossings for humanitarian aid convoys to all affected Syrian areas, according to al-Souria Net.
The White Helmets appealed to all humanitarian organizations and international bodies to provide material support, according to Syria TV.
The Ahrar Horan gathering published a photo it said was of a mass grave in the Tarheen area, according to Syria TV.
Unemployment rates in Syria have risen significantly over the past years to more than 30%, according to Syria TV.
Sources indicate that the new Ministry of Information may negatively impact local media workers in northwestern Syria, according to Shaam Network.
A military source of the HTS told North Press that 100 HTS militants were assigned to 16 border observation posts.
The military escalation in Idleb comes after HTS on Sunday carried out two infiltration operations on positions of the regime forces, according to al-Modon.
Russia says attacks are planned to be launched from the mountainous area in Ubin, according to North Press.
Fertility problems are on the rise in northwest Syria, as elsewhere in the war-ravaged country, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Turkey seeks to deport all Syrians present on its soil by 2023, according to North Press.
A source told Baladi News that the General Security Agency of HTS raided the house of media activist Bakkar Mohammed Hamidi.
Military sources revealed to Al-Modon the possibility of the application of the interfactional agreement under Turkish auspices.
HTS and the Third corp have reached a “principled” agreement consisting of ten items to end the “fighting” between them, according to al-Souria Net.
Syria stressed that it provides all facilities to Arab businesspeople who want to invest seriously in Syria, according to Athr Press.
The phenomenon of suicide has increased remarkably recently in the northern Syrian regions, according to Orient News.
The settlement process comes under the amnesty decrees issued by President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syria News.
Syrians say the military-style design fits with the authoritarian tendencies of HTS, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Draft decrees are being prepared for naming the heads of governorate and city councils, according to al-Watan.
Travellers say there is an agreement between the army and smugglers, according to al-Souria Net.
The HTS reaffirmed that its laws protect the work of journalists, according to Baladi News.
The course graduated 400 military officers from HTS and other factions, according to Syria TV.
Masto al-Omar is one of the founders of the Free Syrian Army, according to Orient News.
HTS is inviting Idleb’s Christians to return to their areas and properties, according to Syria TV.
Stuck between high prices and low wages, Syrians all around the country are worried about their children’s return to school, according to Enab Baladi.
A Turkish newspaper said that western countries offered to give opposition-held areas independence, according to Baladi News.
The PYD said the opposition has become a bargaining tool for Turkey to compromise, according to North Press.
Arrested four days ago, Younis is a media activist from Homs and a member of the Union of Syrian Media, according to al-Souria Net.
Many fires erupted in separate areas of northwestern Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
This measure proves the Syrian regime’s unwillingness to follow up the work of the Constitutional Committee, according to al-Modon.
HTS and the opposition factions operating in its control area are preparing for a new military operation against the government, according to North Press.
340 fires had been reported in camps for displaced people in Syria in 2022, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Julani wants to appear as a tolerant leader in front of the international community, according to al-Modon.
The regime was responsible for the largest share of these arrests, according to Baladi News.
In April, Turkey deported 1.323 Syrian refugees, according to the North Press.
Demonstrators gathered on a street in the main city refusing to allow HTS forces and vehicles into the area, according to Enab Baladi.
The report stresses that the Syrian regime has not fulfilled any of its obligations in any of the international treaties, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
Experts claim the CBS statistics are inaccurate, according to al-Watan.
The HTS killed at least 15 regime members in the southwestern countryside of Idleb, according to al-Modon.
Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison revealed that 117 detainees had been released from the Sednaya prison, according to Baladi News.
Turkey’s plan to repatriate a million Syrians to safe zones in the North is but a “media bubble”, according to North Press.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled a new project in several parts of northern Syria, which will allow the return of one million Syrian refugees, according to al-Souria Net.
The SDF lost several of its members as ISIS tries to avenge its leader.
Jabhat al-Nusra is trying to raise a fully ideological generation through its school programs, according to al-Watan.
Relief associations are providing rotten food to civilians in camps, which sparked the anger of the Response Coordinators, according to Shaam Network.
Several members of the SDF were killed in two separate attacks by ISIS fighters in northwestern Raqqa governorate, according to al-Modon.
The oppression of Salafist figures by the HTS might lead to its collapse, according to al-Modon.
the Ahrar Jabal al-Arab Gathering has pledged to stand with the people of Suweida against the regime, according to al-Modon.
The Secretary of the Baath Party in Daraa, Farid al-Amarin, assumed his position after the assassination of his predecessor, according to the Syria Times.
Two pro-government snipers were killed in Syria, in both Idleb and Suweida, according to Baladi News.
Reverend George Rafik Hosh committed suicide in Lattakia after he was sidelined by the church, according to Enab Baladi.
Many regime officers have recently died in various regions of Syria, according to Shaam News Network.
Suhail al-Hassan, the commander of the pro-Russia Division 25 visited the fronts in Idleb, according to North Press.
The HTS arrested a media activist along with his wife in Sarmada town north of Idleb, according to North Press.
Fifteen soldiers died Sunday in an Islamic State group attack on an army bus in the central Syrian desert, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A woman died days after she was injured by HTS forces while trying to transport fuel across contact lines, according to Baladi News.
The HTS is using the same methods as the Syrian regime to repress protests, according to North Press.
Shelling by Syrian government forces of a fuel depot in the opposition-held Idleb region killed three civilians, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As Idleb experiences security tensions, HTS is sidelining foreign jihadists, according to Athr Press.
An Idleb activist and humanitarian worker was arrested by HTS for an unknown reason, according to Shaam News Network.
Enab Baladi reports about the enrolment campaigns and training courses of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
As teachers go on strike in Idleb, Joulani holds activities to honor his generals, according to Baladi News.
The total losses in the oil sector in Syria amounted to about USD 100.5 billion since the beginning of the war, according to SANA.
Syria participates for the first time in the Arab Gulf Cancer Awareness Week, promising free early detection campaigns in various provinces, according to SANA.
Two girls froze to death in just 24 hours, due to extremely cold temperatures in rural Idleb, according to al-Souria Net.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) continues to commit various human rights violations, according to the Shaam News Agency.
HTS general commander Abu Mohammed al-Joulani appeared again in a services-related event, according to Enab Baladi.
The Syrian Prime Minister called on hospitals to increase their capacity, as a cold wave wreaks havoc all around Syria, according to al-Watan.
A politician from Raqqa called the settlement agreements with the Syrian government a ” betrayal of the Syrian revolution”, according to North Press.
Harsh climate conditions have made life in the camps of northwestern Syria extremely hard, according to Syria TV.
The vaccination campaign in Syria is subject to corruption and fraud, as vaccination cards are sold to unvaccinated citizens.
Rights groups called on authorities in northeast Syria to lift the suspension of AFP photojournalist Delil Souleiman, imposed on him since he covered a sit-in, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Journalists in Idleb are facing censorship and oppression by the HTS “terrorist rule”, according to Etihad Press.
Joulani, the leader of the HTS, has promised an economic renaissance for Idleb and the regions he controls, according to al-Souria Net.
Russian forces are targeting the livelihood of people in Northeastern Syria, as attacks focus mainly on infrastructures and farms, according to Shaam.
After an increase in the price of energy, protesters broke into the building of the electricity company in the Aleppo countryside, according to North Press.
The Shura Council in Idleb has awarded confidence to 9 ministers in the Salvation Government, according to al-Souria Net.
An attack on a U.S. military base in Hassakeh resulted in no casualties, while another was thwarted, according to Athr Press.
The HTS-run Watad Petroleum Company has priced fuel in USD instead of the usual Turkish lira, as the latter depreciates against the greenback, according to North Press.
Economic and social problems in the camps of Nothern Syria have pushed many children into malnutrition, according to SY-24.
Syria still refuses to grant a visa to the OPCW inspector, the organization said Monday, according to North Press.
Julani, the leader of the HTS, is trying to improve his image to gain credibility in the eyes of the local community as well as in those of the west, according to al-Hal.
A decision by the AANES to postpone schooltime to the afternoon has pushed many girls out of school, according to SY-24.
As the living conditions in Idleb deteriorate, a wave of suicide could be likely, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian regime president Bashar al-Assad issued four decrees replacing the four governors of Lattakia, Idleb, Daraa, and as-Suweida, according to Enab Baladi.
Many patients in Syria resort to herbal medicine because they consider them effective or because they cannot afford regular medicine, according to SY-24.
Education Minister Darem Tabbaa discussed with a delegation of the UNICEF means of benefitting the educational process on several levels, the Syria Times writes.
At least 84 civilians, including 22 children and 4 women, were killed in October as a result of the Syrian conflict, mostly at the hand of the regime, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
The HTS has announced the end of the fighting with the Abu Fatima group in Jabal al-Turkman, north of Lattakia, Baladi News writes.
HTS was able to push the leader of Junud al-Sham, Muslim al-Shishani, to withdraw from the northern Lattakia countryside, paving the way for a large-scale military operation, according to al-Modon.
Muslim al-Shishani threatened to wage war on Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) if it attacks its headquarters in rural Lattakia, according to al-Souria Net.
Syria’s Response Coordinators alerted of a great danger after the recent regime escalation in northern Idleb, according to Baladi News.
As winter nears, the already precarious population of opposition-held areas in northern Syria is at risk, Baladi News reports.
COVID-19 is violently hitting all areas of Syria, regardless of political and military barriers, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
An AANES official called on the Global Coalition to support the administration in order to ensure the stability of North and East Syria, according to North Press.
The activities of Idleb’s first book fair have kicked off, with the participation of several publishing houses, libraries, and cultural and scientific groups, according to Syrian Today.
The situation of the COVID19 pandemic in Northern Syria is worsening, as medical and humanitarian organizations call for preventive measures, according to al-Souria Net.
The Co-chair of Idleb Civil Council in northeast Syria said that the world is too preoccupied with Afghanistan to devote attention to events in Syria, according to North Press.
For the first time, the daily number of COVID19 cases has exceeded the 1,000 threshold in Northern Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
Three former ISIS fighters share their stories about how they joined the organization and their stay in Syria to Asharq al-Awsat.
The situation in Northern Syria, controlled by the HTS and the SDF, is becoming worse by the day, according to al-Watan.
The family of Muhannad Kayal denied the charges that led to the execution of the young man by the HTS, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham has arrested a media activist that is critical of its policies and positions, in a continuation of its policy of repressing journalists, according to al-Souria Net.
Russia has reportedly bombarded the area around a Turkish military position in Southern Idleb, according to Baladi News.
Tahrir al-Cham has given a week for a Muslim Chechen militant group to leave Lattakia, for reasons unclear yet, according to al-Souria net.
Despite the de-escalation agreements and the recent Astana 16 talks, the regime has killed nine in renewed strikes on Idleb, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian government has continued shelling of the insurgent positions in the northwest, around Idleb and Hama, Northwest reports.
The Syria Response Coordinators team called for a strict set of measures to slow the rate of infections, according to Baladi News.
Early marriages in Idleb and its countryside wreak havoc among young girls, according to North Press.
The most recent report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights records the death of 96 civilians, as well as an acceleration of the spread of COVID-19 in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s financial offshoot, Namaa company, is worth 10 million US dollars, writes Iqtissad.
More people are begging on the streets of Syria’s capital than ever before, writes North Press.
243 new coronavirus cases and 15 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, according to SY 24.
Extreme weather has damaged dozens of refugee tents in Idleb and Aleppo, writes Baladi News.
Opposition militias have bombed government sites in Idleb and western Hama, writes North Press.
Economic hardship is driving up the phenomenon of child labor in Idleb, writes North Press.
Daraa, the birthplace of the Syrian revolution, has witnessed renewed demonstrations against the Assad regime, according to Al-Souria Net.
March has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases, with over 1,000 deaths in Damascus alone, writes The Levant News.
Local opposition groups are blocking families from returning to their homes in government-controlled areas, writes SANA.
The Syrian pound has sunk even further, reaching a new low of 3,430 against the dollar in Damascus, writes Al-Modon.
With vaccinations scheduled to begin next month, relief agencies rush to prepare the ground, writes Al-Souria Net.
A new corridor has opened for families who wish to return to government-controlled areas, according to SANA.
After surviving two years of unpaid wages, Idleb teachers have appealed to international agencies for help, reports Enab Baladi.
Unemployment rates remain high in Idleb, despite efforts by the Salvation Government to introduce job schemes for young people, writes Enab Baladi.
Regime forces have targeted opposition positions in the Jabal al-Zawiya region, with artillery and missiles reports North Press.
The Salvation Government has been accused of stealing aid meant for displacement camps and selling it at markets reports North Press.
A child was killed when a wall collapsed following heavy rainfall that has blighted the lives of hundreds of displaced families reports SY 24.
Displacement camps in Idleb have been battered by rains, which have destroyed shelters and forced families into the open air reports Alsouria Net.
Syrians in northern Syria are taking to trading in cryptocurrencies as a way of securing an income, amid difficult economic conditions reports Iqtissad.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread across Syria, with more cases being reported in both regime and liberated areas reports Shaam News.
A number of murdered Syrians have been found in different areas of Syria, with no suspect being detained writes Baladi News.
Following the discovery of a motorcycle bomb, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have set a number of checkpoints and made multiple arrests reports Baladi News.
A government official has outlined reconstruction projects that have been completed or are underway and the costs associated with them writes SANA.
Disputes continue with the Ahrar al-Sham movement, with no final agreement made on who will lead the group writes Enab Baladi.
Idleb’s first university hospital has opened, providing facilities for students to learn and services for locals to secure medical treatment writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Graduate doctors in rebel held areas of northern Syria are having to take to the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, as the virus spreads through the area writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread in Syria, with fresh infections reported across the country, in regime and opposition controlled areas reports Shaam News.
As the north east extends a partial lockdown, the north west has said the coronavirus is under control, but warns that the number of cases could explode reports North Press.
The northern Syria has registered hundreds of new coronavirus infections, with fears that it could spread further reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Due to the harsh conditions in Idleb, child marriage rates are on the rise, meaning many are missing out on an education or being badly treated reports North Press.
A new hospital in Idleb has opened, that will specialise in cardiovascular surgery and successfully performed its first procedure reports Nadaa Syria.
A UN delegation has visited camps in Idleb and inspected the on-going work to make them a better environment for displaced civilians reports Nadaa Syria.
For the first time in a number of years, Assad has appointed governors for Idleb and Raqqa, despite them being outside the control of the government reports Al-Masdar.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread across northwestern Syria, with hundreds of new infections recorded, and more expected to follow reports Baladi News.
Idleb is fast becoming the epicentre of an outbreak of COVID-19, with cases rising fast and very limited access to healthcare or humanitarian services reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A Syrian living in Belgium is suspected of having been involved in a massacre in Homs, where women, children, and elderly people were slaughtered reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
After being prevented from carrying out their duties, the Hand in Hand Organization for Relief and Development has said that it will no longer provide services to the Kafr Takharim hospital reports Baladi News.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham say that they have killed a number of members of the Islamic State, although these claims are refuted by locals who witnessed the clashes reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A new report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights has highlighted the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, as well as the high murder rate in regime areas writes SY 24.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham is using the Salvation Government to go after activists who are critical of their work, threatening them with legal charges reports Al-Modon.
Children in northern Syria are being forced to work and make money to support their families, forgoing an education reports North Press.
A new report has highlighted the rise in the number of early marriages taking place in Syria and the problems that can arise when children are married off writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A leader in Hurras al-Din has been killed in a drone strike that targeted his car as it drove through Idleb city reports SY 24.
The spread of the coronavirus in northern Syria is causing alarm among the authorities, and have called for assistance from the World Health Organisation writes SY 24.
The WhIte Helmets have tackled the wildfires in the western countryside of Idleb, although work has been impeded by strong winds and rough terrain writes Baladi News.
A state of emergency has been announced, as wildfires spread from regime controlled areas and threaten civilians and camps in Idleb reports Baladi News.
Turkey and Turkish-backed groups have been accused of looting goods from Kurdish homes and occupying residences in previously Kurdish dominated regions writes North Press.
President Assad has formally requested that Hussein Arnous assume the role of Prime Minister of Syria and form a cabinet writes SANA.
Protests have erupted in Ras al-Ayn, the first coronavirus related death has been recorded in Idleb, the Turkish army have struck the regime in Aleppo and Hasssakeh have demanded the removal of the US. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Following a meeting in Aleppo, the tribes and clans of Syria have expressed their rejection of foreign occupations and the theft of national resources writes SANA.
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across Syria, with new infections and deaths reported in all different areas of control.
The Turkish army was struck by an RPG as they patrolled in Idleb, along the M4 highway, forcing them to turn back reports Al-Masdar.
A young girl has dies in al-Hol camp, a motorcycle bomb has killed one in Jarablus, a drone strike has hit two vehicles in Idleb and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham has arrested an American activist. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The deaths of a number of regime officers have been reported, although the exact cause of the deaths is not clear reports Shaam News.
The Islamic State is continuing to conduct operations in Syria and without a workable plan, their effect will continue to be felt for a long time to come writes Syria TV.
Coronavirus infections in northeastern Syrian are rising, with officials admitting that they have no way of stopping the spread reports Alsouria Net.
Abu Muhammad al-Jolani is continuing his tour of Idleb, visiting residents and listening to their issues, although some believe there is an ulterior motive behind the trips writes Alsouria Net.
Rahaf al-Ja’a trained as a midwife, but now uses her skills to spread awareness about the spread of the coronavirus and means to protect yourself writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Coronavirus is spreading in Syria, with 561 people recorded as being infected, although it is thought that the number could be higher.
Elections for the the 3rd legislative term for the People’s Assembly got underway across Syria, with over 7,000 polling stations available for voters writes SANA.
Two fighters from the regime’s Third Armoured Division were killing in Raqqa as they guarded an oil field writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Following clashes between groups in Idleb, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have banned the formation of any groups or the deployment of any checkpoints writes Alsouria Net.
Fighting has broken out in Idleb between Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Hurras al-Deen, with the latter advancing to the outskirts of the city reports Al-Masdar.
After leaving the group, Abu Malek al-Tali has been arrested by the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, reportedly over a financial dispute writes Nadaa Syria.
SDF arrests in Deir ez-Zor, a bomb attack in Afrin, Turkey accused of preventing Syrian exams, a fire at a refugee camp and an ISIS attack in Aleppo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A rainstorm hit the northwestern province of Idleb, badly affecting refugee camps and killing three children who drowned reports Hurriya Press.
As the regime’s forces continue to probe the opposition lines in Idleb, the opposition are pushing back, inflicting a number of casualties on the advancing forces reports Smart News.
A displacement camp in the Afrin area has been hit by poisoning, after tainted water was used reports Smart News.
After days of anti-government protests, Syrian government forces have entered Suweida and attacked demonstrators, detaining a number of them reports Smart News.
Reconstruction of the Yarmouk Camp planned, another US convoy enters Syria, anti-government protests in Suwedia and anti-US sanctions protests in Lattakia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
An explosion in the Syrian National Army controlled northern city of al-Bab has injured one person, with the perpetrator currently unknown writes Smart News.
Fighters from Hurras al-Deen attempted to attack a Syrian army position in the town of Tanjarah, but were repulsed by the defending forces reports Al-Masdar.
People in opposition held areas are decrying their living conditions and the corruption an incompetence of the ruling authorities reports Smart News.
After failing to completely hold back the advancing regime, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani is looking to rebrand himself as essential to the future political scene in Syria reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian pound continues it tumultuous journey, reaching 1,900 pounds to the dollar in Damascus reports Smart News.
Infighting has broken out among militia groups supported by Turkey, causing a number of casualties and even more injuries reports SANA.
A fighter from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham was killed when an explosive device in his car detonated, but it is not know who was responsible writes Smart News.
After months of continuous falls in the value of the Syrian pound, and after a fresh milestone was reached in recent days, the price saw a small uptick on Wednesday reports Brocar Press.
Following an all-time high of 2,000 Syrian pounds to the dollar, exchange markets have experienced a slight drop below 2,000 writes Smart News.
The fall in the Syrian pound continues and hit an all new milestone on Monday, when it reached 2,000 pounds against the dollar writes Smart News.
The Suqour al-Jabal Brigade has rejected Col. Afif Suleiman, who they claim has weakened their ability to fight, although as a group, they remain committed to the cause writes Baladi News.
An Iftar meal that was delivered to a camp left dozens of people suffering from food poisoning and potentially attributing to the death of one child writes Alsouria Net.
President Assad has dismissed Talal al-Barazi, and replaced him with Atef al-Nadaf, who was previously governor of Suweida writes Alsouria Net.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham highlighted the important role of the freedom of the press, while ignoring their own persecution and murder of journalist working in liberated area reports Al-Modon.
Idleb artist Adnan Kardash was killed when he smoked a cigarette before Iftar, in an incident that involved grenades and medium weapons reports Al-Modon.
A quarantine center has been established in Idleb, which will hold those who leave or are deported from Turkey for 14 days, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus reports Smart News.
Doctors Without Borders have lamented their inability to offer medical services in regime controlled areas, after being refused entry on a number of occasions writes Zaitun News Agency.
Residents in rural Aleppo have held demonstrations at the Ghazawiya crossing, demanding that they be allowed to cross, without harassment reports Enab Baladi.
Mohamed Tano has been executed by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham for blasphemy, although other claim that he was accused of criticising the group’s leader reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A young man is found dead, negative coronavirus tests in northern Syria, a relaxation of the curfew for Ramadan, US-backed fighters killed and Turkey sets up new observation point. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
In light of the threat of the coronavirus, a group of women in Idleb have started to produce face masks, for distribution among people living in refugee camps reports Brocar Press.
US-backed rebels have negotiated their surrender to the Syrian Arab Army, with some requesting to go to northern Syria reports Al-Masdar.
The UN’s team stationed in Damascus has been accused of failing to perform their duties and instead spending their time drinking and eating sushi writes Al-Watan.
Bassam Zioni has resigned his position as the President of the Shura Council, which he founded, although his reason for the departure are not yet known writes Alsouria Net.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, schools have been closed, forcing students to engage with distance learning, but this is not an option for all writes Baladi News.
The Civil Defense agency have visited school, places or worship, hospitals, markets and displacement camps to sterilize the area, in light of the spread of the coronavirus reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The European Union has mirrored calls from the UN calling for a full ceasefire across Syria as the world deals with the spread of the coronavirus reports Jesr.
A resident from eastern Ghouta has reportedly contracted the coronavirus, while serving on the frontlines in the southern Idleb countryside writes Baladi News.
Syrian air defenses, identified and intercepted a drone that was carrying explosives and heading towards the Hemeimeem base in the Lattakia countryside reports SANA.
Medical officials in Idleb are working to implement measure that they hope will prevent the spread of coronavirus across the province writes Alsouria Net.
While still denying the existence of any cases, the regime are putting in place a number of measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread reports Alsouria Net.
Turnout for applications to be considered for the upcoming People’s Assembly elections has been high across the country and represents a diverse range of people reports Al-Watan.
Russia has claimed that the ceasefire agreed between them and Turkey has been broken eight times by illegal armed groups in a number of locations writes SANA.
Applications to run for the People’s Assembly have been low across the country, but the authorities are expecting an upturn in the number writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian army is continuing to push deeper into Idleb, as it attempts to secure the Aleppo-Lattakia M4 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Turkish back fighters have recaptured the town of Nayrab, setting up an assault of Saraqeb and the recapturing of the M5 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Families have learnt that their children who signed settlements with the regime, and were sent to fight on the frontlines, were killed in action reports Sowt al-Asima.
The regime’s Military Police have rounded up a number of men, including university students with exemptions, to send to fight on the frontlines in northern Syria writes Baladi News.
The regime lost a number of officers in fighting across the fronts in northern Syria, some of them high ranking members of the army reports Jesr.
An attack by Turkish forces in the Tel Tamr countryside has been repulsed by Syrian army and Syrian Democratic Forces writes Al-Masdar.
Pro-regime activists have circulated a video of a regime fighter begging on the streets of the capital, sparking anger and outrage writes Brocar Press.
President Bashar al-Assad has addressed the country and the people of Aleppo who stood shoulder to shoulder with the army on the ground writes SANA.
The leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham has discussed the ongoing situation in Idleb and has called on all men in the area to take up arms reports Baladi News.
Families from the Damascus have mourned the loss of their sons who were sent to the front lines after signing settlements with the regime reports Sowt al-Asima.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have denied taking part in any attacks against opposition groups on the side of the regime writes Brocar Press
A father carried his daughter from their camp, in freezing temperatures, to a hospital in Afrin, but she perished before they arrived reports Tiny Hand.
A regime airstrike in Idleb has killed 12 civilians, including children, as the UN records the biggest movement of people since the start of the war reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The Syrian Arab Army had made considerable advances in Aleppo and Idleb, recapturing dozens of towns and villages reports SANA.
The Syrian Army has captured a number of towns and villages in eastern Idleb, after fierce battles with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham reports Al-Masdar.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has lashed out at states that he claims are providing support to terrorists and said that Syria has pursued political solutions writes SANA.
The Syrian army has advanced and taken control of a number of town and villages in Idleb, including Maarat al-Nu’man, after weeks of attacks writes SANA.
Opposition groups have accused regime fighters of burning a shrine to Caliph Omar bin Abdulaziz, the eighth caliph of the Ummayad dynasty reports Ana Press.
Essam al-Fahad was a commander in the Zakiya and Bakkara militia and had previously signed a settlement with the regime writes Baladi News.
The Syrian Arab Army has pushed towards the city of Maarat al-Nu’man, clearing a number of villages on the way writes SANA.
The director of the Syrian Civil Defense has accused the regime of cleansing Idleb and forcing residents from their homes with violence reports Baladi News.
Abu Rateb Abu Diqqa, who served as a judge during the opposition’s control of eastern Ghouta, is believed to have contacted his daughter in Idleb writes Jesr.
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In letters sent to the UN, Syria has said that terrorists are keeping civilians as human shields and preventing them from leaving writes SANA.
While preparations for New Year celebrations are under way in the Syrian capital, displaced families in the north are suffering from torrential rains and continued bombardments reports Brocar Press.
As the regime army pushes its offensive against Idleb, families living in the area are fleeing to avoid the carnage reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Opposition and Assad forces are locked in a deadly engagement in the southeastern Idleb countryside, as the regime tries to push forward reports Alsouria Net.
Kinana Abdel Wahab Hindawi, who has documented regime and Russian attacks in Idleb, was instructed to go to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s offices and has not been seen since reports Jisr.
The Syrian pound is on a downwards spiral, passing the 710 pound barrier against the dollar a few days ago reports Brocar Press.
The Syrian Arab Army assaulted positions held by Jabhat al-Nusra, inflicting heavy personnel and equipment losses and forcing many to flee reports SANA.
Residents in Idleb have protested against the violence of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and the taxes and fines of the Salvation Government writes Brocar Press.
The released women has been arrested for trying to reach their husbands in Idleb, and reportedly secured their freedom after paying a fine reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Just hours after the death of Baghdadi was announced, his right hand man, Abou al-Hassan al-Muhajir, was killed when his car was attacked by helicopters reports Alsouria Net.
As the olive harvesting season begins, production rates are expected to be higher than last year, thanks to a greater availability of agricultural land writes SANA.
The southern Idleb countryside has witnessed an upsurge in attacks by the regime, with rebel groups in the area responding with motars reports Brocar Press.
A group of women have been released from the al-Mezzeh military prison after being arrested for trying to travel to Idleb writes Sowt al-Asima.
Residents of Daraya have found their properties stripped of furniture, appliances and even the electrical wiring reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The stopping of support is set to have a massive effect on the number of children in Syria who are able to receive an education reports Enab Baladi.
Media activist Ahmed Rihal was known to have close links to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, but recent events have exposed the divisions in the group writes Hurriya Press.
The civilian wing of Hay’ay Tahrir al-Sham have taken down cellular towers in Idleb, believing that they can be used to locate fighters writes Syria TV.
The 4th Division has sent 150 fighters from the west of Damascus who had previously signed settlements with the regime to Daraa reports Brocar Press.
A humanitarian corridor has been opened to allow civilians to leave Hama and Idleb and provide shelter, food and healthcare writes SANA.
Children in Syria have witnessed eight years of conflict and have even taken part in the fighting, but now the task of rebuilding society begins writes Ana Insan
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.
The Syrian Arab Army has continued is offensive against terrorist organizations, causing heavy casualties and destroying much of their vehicles and equipment reports SANA.
In just a single days fighting in northwest Syria, almost 60 regime and rebel fighters were killed in clashes and airstrikes reports the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Samer al-Saloum was arrested for writing negative statements about Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham online and was reportedly killed by the group four months ago writes Enab Baladi.
In the face of bleakness and suffering. Mohamed Jokhadar is using art to inject some life and hope into the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Following the capture of al-Habbit in the southern Idleb countryside, the Defense Minister visited the area and congratulated the soldiers on their achievements writes SANA.
The Syrian Arab Army has established control of a number of towns in the provinces of Idleb and Hama, inflicting heavy losses on the terrorists positioned there writes SANA.
Despite the presence of armed groups in and around the university, Idleb university has been included in the global rankings of universities writes Al-Baath.
In an effort to curb the rise in crime, the city of Azaz has banned the wearing of masks for both civilians and military personnel reports Enab Baladi.
A haunting picture of a doctor who is working in the hospitals of northern Syria, under extreme circumstances, has gone viral on social media writes Al-Modon.
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.
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Faculty members and students alike have decried the arrest of members of staff and demanded that changes be made reports Al-Modon.
Around 38,000 people, including 400 women and hundreds of children, have been arrested and accused of revolutionary activities reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Clashes have broken out between regime militias and groups from the south who agreed to reconciliations with the regime reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Rawad Merhej, who died fighting for the Tiger Forces, was the son of Colonel Qusay Merhej, who died in Aleppo in 2012 writes Enab Baladi.
Residents from the Damascus Countryside have mourned the deaths of five local who were killed fighting against the regime reports Enab Baladi.
Secondary education exams for students have started across the country, with an increased number of students sitting the exams writes SANA.
Crops across Syria have been set alight, destroying the livelihoods of farmers and putting increased pressure on the governing bodies in the areas reports Alsouria Net.
The Turkish Interior Minister has said that Syrians have been able to return due to the successes of Operation Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The leaders of a number of different groups in Idleb, who have a history of disputes, held a meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in Kafr Nabudah reports Alsouria Net.
Alawites living on the Syrian coast are watching the unfolding events in Hama and Idleb and are concerned about what the developments might mean for them writes Al-Modon.
Over two day, the bodies of fighters who had agreed to settlements with the regime and were killed in northern Syria, were returned to the Damascus countryside reports Sowt al-Asima.
During the interview, Abou Mohamed al-Jolani urged people in Idleb to take up arms and said that the Hemeimeem base was a legitimate target reports Alsouria Net.
It is thought that terrorist groups are planning to attack military positions in Hama and Lattakia and have called up a large number of reinforcements for this purpose reports SANA.
The sight of homeless children in Syria has become common, and there are very few services that have the capabilities to provide shelter and care writes Baladi News.
The Syrian National Coalition has accused the regime of attempting to disrupt the political process with the use of cluster munitions and attacks on civilian centers.
Both civilians and Islamic State fighter alike continue to flee Baghouz, as the conditions at the al-Hol camp get worse each day reports Rudaw.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, who are the dominate force in Idleb province, claimed responsibility for the attack reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The Syrian regime is pushing to conscript as many Syrians as it can into the ranks of its army, which has lead to summons being erroneously sent to those already serving and those killed in action reports Alsouria Net.
In light of the violent clashes that have broken out between groups in Idleb, the Idleb Free Police have halted work reports Enab Baladi.
The group made a deal with Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham after days of fighting between the two sides reports Alsouria Net.
Jabhat al-Nusra were targeted by the Syrian army after the terrorist group breached the demilitarized zone agreement in Idleb reports SANA.
Rights activists have revealed that the Syrian state is using anti-terrorism law to seize opponents’ property reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The breakdown in security in liberated areas is causing chaos for the residents and preventing the
emergence of a unified goal writes Sada al-Sham.
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The Syrian Network for Human Rights have said that it is likely that Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham killed Raed al-Faris and his companion because of their activism.
The families had previously been living in the Idleb countryside and were provided with food and medical provisions by the authorities writes SANA.
Activists have taken to social media to protest against the use of masks, following the murder of Raed al-Faris and Hammoud Janeed writes Alsouria Net.
The Salvation Government, which rejects the Coalition and Interim governments, has adopted a new flag, which bears a similarity to the Saudi flag reports Damas Post.
As temperatures in Syria fall, families are struggling to afford the fuel needed to heat their homes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A center in Idleb is dedicated to reintegrating Syrian women prisoners into society, a particularly challenging taks, Ana Insan reports
Attacks against civilian infrastructure by all parties, including the international coalition, continue across Syria, a human rights organization reports
Recent clashes between the National Liberation Front and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have left two civilians dead and a number wounded writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The campaign is seen as a positive way to help those in need, while also allowing them to retain their dignity reports Alsouria.
Syria’s Permanent Representative at the UN Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari criticised recent attacks by the US in Deir ez-Zor and the hindering of the delivery of aid to the al-Rukban camp writes SANA.
The situation for displaced people has become drastically worse after camps and temporary shelters were buffeted by winter weather that cause flooding reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Many of the prisoners held in the jail were from rival group or ideologically opposed to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Defense Minister Major Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayoub said that Idleb will return to the Syrian state one way or another writes SANA.
The families who left Idleb and its countryside were given aid and assistance by the authorities at the Abou al-Dohor corridor reports SANA.
Abou al-Laith has been accused of smuggling tobacco to Jaish al-Islam fighters writes Etihad Press.
Many of the groups that had previously supplied aid, now require permission from the government to continue their work writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The return of the displaced has been a key issue for the Assad government reports SANA.
In its latest report, The Syrian Network for Human rights has said that over 222,000 civilians have died since March 2011, with Assad forces being responsible for almost 90 percent of them.
As security continues to break down in Idleb, kidnappings and the high cost of ransom are becoming ever more frequent reports Etihad Press.
Yasser al-Saleem was arrested after he called for Kurdish people in Syria to have equal rights reports Etihad Press.
The war has displaced millions of people who have had to restart their lives in new areas writes Sada al-Sham.
The peaceful demonstrations that took place across northern Syria called for the fall of the Assad regime writes Ana Press.
Conflict has caused many children to fall behind with their education and harsh living conditions are making it less of a priority writes Sada al-Sham.
As part of their media war, the regime has been highlighting a selection of prominent officers in its army writes Enab Baladi.
The Free Syrian Army has destroyed a number of bridges to slow down the progress of the regime army, which is expected to attack in the coming days reports Hurriya Press.
836 people who had been forcibly disappeared were revealed to have been killed, although it is believed to be a fraction of the real figure writes The Syrian Network for Human Rights.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has recorded 82,000 cases of forced disappearance writes Hurriya Press.
At a meeting to appoint Jaber Ali Basha as general commander, the need for a unified revolutionary front was also stressed reports Enab Baladi
Turkish forces have told the residents of Idleb that if the bombardment continues, then they will respond reports Hurriya Press
Families in Syria who have had relatives forcibly disappeared are trapped in whirlwind of confusion and grief writes Zaman Al Wasl
The breakdown of security in opposition held areas has left residents fearing kidnapping, theft and murder writes Ana Insan
The cause of the explosion, which claimed the lives of 35 women and children, is still unknown reports Anadolu Agency
There were 50 people, including women and children, living in the two buildings that collapsed following the blast reports Hurriya Press
There is already a lack of food, water and medical supplies. An assault by the government would exacerbate the situation to critical levels writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that ISIS terrorists are launching attacks on other areas of Syria and they urge the US to allow access to the refugee camp writes SANA
One women was killed and others were wounded in the attack reports Zaman Al Wasl
Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham arrested 13 people they accused of seeking a reconciliation deal with the regime reports Zaman Al Wasl
Zaman al-Wasl and the Violations Documentation Centre in Syria have released the names of 8,000 prisoners who were tortured to death in regime jails writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The battles for influence, a shaky security situation and the possibility of a regime advance is causing confusion in Idleb reports Al-Hal
The High Elections Committee has designated 85 electoral districts, although they can be moved to other area if security cannot be ensured writes Al-Watan
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In response to the attacks, doctors and medical staff have gone on strike and threatened to stop all medical services writes Souriatna
Some doctors and medical staff working in Idleb have been detained by security services writes Sada al-Sham
As the number of people being displaced rises, business booms for human smugglers writes Enab Baladi
Events for children, who have been displaced, were arranged by civil society groups and volunteers writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Civilians were waiting to receive food aid when they were targeted by the regime writes Zaman Al Wasl
With the formation of this group, they have created the largest military group fighting the Assad regime writes Anadolu
People are trying to smuggle their way into Idleb, to avoid state security and military conscription writes Etihad Press
It is hoped that this new service will provide a much needed form of transportation in and between liberated areas writes Enab Baladi
Following a dry winter, heavy rainfall has now caused significant damage to the agricultural sector in Idleb province writes Zeitoun
Fighting in the east and around the capital was witnessed this weekend
More than 50 people have been recorded missing, Zeitoun reports
Rebel group wants the release of prisoners in exchange, SMART reports
Some 150 people shot at for chanting against the jihadists, according to Al-Etihad Press reports
Attacks by Syrian Liberation Front kill more than 15 pro-regime fighters and officers, Al-Hal reports
A note accompanying the child claimed that the mother’s financial situation meant she could not care for it, Al-Etihad Press reports
Four doctors and six nurses are available to treat Syrians psychologically affected by the war, Souriatna reports
Schools and universities are being swept up in competing political programs, My Grapefruit reports
Assad’s political aide tells The Syria Times that the army will move to new areas south of Damascus when the time is right
Chronic lack of support in Al-Biruni school in Salqeen could mean many of the most vulnerable children lose out, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Scheme seeks to help reintroduce the children to education and integrate them into the city’s schools, SMART reports
More than 41,000 militants and their families have exited the Eastern Ghouta during the past eight days, SANA reports
A new crossing is boosting trade in the opposition-held northern parts of Syria, according to al-Hal
More suffering and humiliation for the Ghouta displaced, Zamal al-Wasl reports
The state’s news agency says that an agreement has been reached to evacuate fighters and their families from Douma
Fighters and their families who rejected a reconciliation deal are readying to leave for Idleb, SANA reports
In north Syria, armed groups are coming to terms with the outcomes of the Ghouta and Afrin offensives
Attempt to ease pressure on the Ghouta by advancing in the Hama countryside falls flat as pro-government forces take back lost areas, Sada al-Sham reports
Many children are out of education, as schools suffer bombings or are used as places to shelter the displaced, Sada al-Sham reports
Fierce infighting between the factions will not be resolved easily, Souriatna writes, and other rebel groups are steering well clear of the conflict
The competing ideologies of rebel groups in Syria’s north have riven families apart, according to Enab Baladi
Thanks to the proliferation of weapons, many innocent bystanders are being killed or wounded by random gunfire, according to Enab Baladi
SARC statement follows incident involving two of its affiliated branches in the Damascus countryside
Residents claim the hard-line group has economic motives for the heavy enforcement of Sharia law, Souriatna writes
Social workers speak to Enab Baladi on the importance of mental health support to the most vulnerable segment of society
Syria’s majority-Alawite coastal areas remain a main supplier of manpower for Assad’s militias
Opposition monitor accuses regime forces of facilitating the entry of ISIS into the region, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Residents and opposition fighters band together to prepare the town for a seemingly inevitable major assault, Majid al-Halabi writes
Popular new app offers users health information and contact details for medical practitioners throughout the province, Zeitoun writes
Civilians fleeing northern Syria’s front lines are facing a lack of safe options amid an exhausted humanitarian response, Al-Modon writes
State media reports on imminent capture of the town of Abu al-Duhur as remaining opposition faces collapse
Blueprint outlining ‘social contract’ for Syria’s future developed by delegates from various ethnic, religious and sectarian groups
Key Idleb airport recaptured by pro-regime forces after heavy assault, official media reports
Recapture of Sinjar, Al-Tamaniah and Abu al-Duhur will allow government forces to attack rebels in Maarrat al-Numan and Saraqeb, SANA writes
Failure of the opposition to halt Assad’s forces amid constant internal strife has affected the extent of its popular support and resulted in backlash, Enab Baladi writes
Renewed regime assault on the northern province aims to split the opposition stronghold in two
Rebels scramble to prevent the expansion of regime control in Idleb after militias seize several villages in the province’s southeast, Al-Modon reports
Campaign headed by the Free Health Directorate aims to stamp out the disease throughout rebel-held province
The Alawite heartland has suffered huge losses in light of the Assad regime’s efforts to boost its falling troop numbers
Who lives in these tents, and how do they survive there in this cold? Zeitoun speaks with displaced residents in opposition-held Idleb
Council members label efforts to shut down elected bodies an infringement on the rights of local citizens, Sada al-Sham write
Are the recent arrests of key Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham members evidence that the group is severing ties with Al-Qaeda? Ayn al-Madina explains
ISIS has managed to take dozens of towns in the countrysides of Idleb and Hama over the past week, according to Al-Etihad
Educators call for more fuel for heating, saying suitable environment is necessary to ensure proper learning conditions, Zeitoun writes
The Syrian rights campaigner is helping traditionally disenfranchised women break into the male-dominated field of politics, Enab Baladi writes
Internal displacement, sectarianism and mass migration have encouraged a shift in the norms of marriage between Syrians, Enab Baladi writes
Sada al-Sham reports on Syrian children, born to fathers of unknown origin, who face a complicated process of reintegration after the fall of the ‘caliphate’
Despite their simplicity, projects offer a source of income for many people who have lost their jobs or their breadwinner, Souriatna writes
Enab Baladi reviews the cabinet of ministers in light of a newly formed administration in rebel-held Idelb
Opposition activists in the northern province hope to remove children from the burden of war through literature, Tamaddon writes
Rescue workers find dozens of bodies near Maarat al-Nouman in the rebel-held province, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Turkish trade and services, including post and mobile, are stretching throughout the Euphrates Shield areas in northern Syria, Souriatna wirtes
Illicit logging operations have affected wildlife and transformed forests into near-deserts in as little as a few years, Ayn al-Madina writes
Al-Tal was site to a 2016 deal involving the surrender of hundreds of young men who were shuttled into rebel-held northern Syria
The regime seems to be testing the resilience of the de-escalation agreement in the province of Daraa, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Islamic State militants carried out a surprise attack seizing over a dozen villages from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, ISIS-linked media reports
Despite receiving little help from opposition bodies, the city of Banash is optimistic its schools can begin teaching again — if only the bombing would end
Once the largest ISIS-held town in Hama, Aqairbat has been the focus of a brutal regime-led campaign to flush out opposition in the strategic area
Two-day conference, which coincided with the newest round of peace talks in Astana, concludes in the northern town of Sarmada, All4Syria reports
Rebel faction declares split from the Islamist coalition closely aligned to Al-Qaeda, as tensions rise in the northern province
State-run media announces the capture of the strategic facility as part of operations to expand control over the provincial countryside
Efforts by HTS to improve the security situation in the rebel-held city has not convinced residents they are safe, Zeitoun writes
Concerns are mounting among locals and observers around the possibility of a man-made food crisis targeting the rebel-held city, Zeitoun writes
Center offers services and care for 20 children from Idleb’s countryside, many of which are learning to live with the impacts of the six-year war, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Ain al-Madina speaks with Yassir Ezzeddin al-Turki, commander of the Deir-ez-Zor rebel faction which hopes to see the liberation of the eastern city from the Islamic State
Reporter Maryam Ahmed describes the day rebel infighting arrived to her small village in Syria’s north, inflicting violence and terror upon the local community
Deal follows the deportation of displaced Syrians from Lebanon to Idleb as part of a July agreement with Hezbollah, opposition website reports
Those killed included ‘Abou Kifah,’ a White Helmets worker who was filmed last year pulling a child from beneath the rubble of a home
Displaced Syrians based in Lebanon’s border camps must leave for opposition-controlled Idleb under a resettlement agreement between HTS and Hezbollah
Residents take to the polls to elect local representatives in a move which is hoped will be replicated throughout the liberated north, Zaman al-Wasl writes
More families are returning to Homs because conditions in the camps in northern Syria are so bad, government media reports
Camp residents in Syria’s north use years-old methods for cooling and food preservation as the hot weather takes its toll, Souriatna writes
Demonstration followed reports of civilians being fired on by the rebel alliance earlier in the week, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Farmers fear harassment as armed groups face off following attempts by some rebels to offer higher prices for wheat, Enab Baladi writes
Opposition interim government supervises examination of students in hundreds of centers throughout the country, Coalition media reports
Regime continues its tradition of shelling residential areas of the coastal province during the holy month, forcing locals to use the cover of darkness to avoid being targeted, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Customs and traditions continue to govern the possibilities for women who wish to enter specialized fields and leadership and decision-making positions, Enab Baladi writes
Project headed by local council and NGO aims to restore provincial capital and its countryside by repairing gardens, infrastructure and school facilities, Alsouria writes
Demonstrators call for release of national football star and rebel commander following arrest by Islamist alliance in Idelb, opposition website reports
Interim government is working to keep universities open in liberated areas despite risks faced by students and instructors due to the six-year conflict, opposition website writes
Filled with mud and blood, single tunnel operates as only pathway for residents escaping battles on the one hand and fighters moving voluntarily toward the siege on the other
Around 600 men and 500 women detained by regime forces despite officials declaring district empty of armed fighters, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Alsouria Net reports on the recent relocation of hundreds of civilians and militants from the opposition district following similar efforts to empty neighboring areas
Education minister says government assisted in evacuation of thousands of students from opposition-held areas in order to ensure students could attend exams, state media reports
State media confirms 37 people return to embattled neighborhood as part of reconciliation agreement between regime and opposition forces
With a recent UN study claiming over one in eight Syrians live below the poverty line, many families have been forced to share homes with rooms of relatives at the expense of privacy and movement
About 400 displaced people, mostly women and children, prevented from building on private land despite three-year down payment, opposition website writes
Syria’s top diplomat hits back at accusations of Assad regime involvement in Tuesday’s chemical attack, pointing out that much of the outcry over the incident is coming from countries with a history of conspiring against Syria, government media reports
Communities of displaced families from all over Syria are welcomed to Idleb, where the fusion of life, foods and traditions from all provinces has merged to create a stable microcosm of Syrian life, Sada al-Sham writes
Opposition blames international community for allowing conditions for further attacks on civilians after reported chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun, saying failure to take immediate action would be a signal of exoneration for the Assad regime
As evacuations continue, Homs’ governor urges all residents, including militants, to settle their legal status as part of the amnesty decree, adding that officials are ready to welcome all those back to the neighborhood who wish to get back on the right track
Opposition website Alsouria tells the story of Mahmoud, a doctor spared from the terror of ISIS after fleeing his hometown Al-Bab, only to have his loved ones ripped from him when regime jets targeted their new home in opposition-held Idleb
Large numbers of rebel fighters who were evacuated from the Damascus countryside over the last seven months have joined other groups to establish new positions in the Idleb and Hama countrysides
Activists report that the first group of fighters and civilians departed from the opposition’s last stronghold in the city of Homs Saturday as part of a Russian-backed evacuation deal with the regime
Garbage disposal in the village of Maaret Hormeh is disrupted amidst security concerns, causing hazardous health issues among the helpless residents
The Syrian regime has used war to displace residents from strategically located cities and townships to northern areas of the country, a calculated policy of demographic change aiming at creating a factual religious and ethnic divide
Russia mediates a deal between the Syrian regime and Waer rebels which will be followed by deploying forces to protect the areas evacuated by the rebels form Shiite rebel attacks
In a series of operations, the Syrian army, in coordination with the air force, destroys Nusra Front positions and munition depots in Hama and Idleb, killing several terrorists
Syrian army forces wrest control of two main water facilities in Aleppo province’s east and kill scores of ISIS and Nusra Front militants in Hama and Idleb, state news media reports
Activists report that two more people have been killed in regime airstrikes on Al-Waer neighborhood in Homs, as government forces extend aerial and ground campaigns after further agreements with rebels fails
The rebel groups’ strict regime of control of public space along with their utter disregard for the security of public life and property proves fatal, as the public take to calling for the regime’s return
Souriatna explains the current state of the truce agreement between the Assad regime and armed opposition in the Barada Valley, after pro-government forces inflicted heavy casualties and damage on the area in an attempt to pressure rebel groups to comply with demands
Alsouria Net reports on exchange of scores of female prisoners between the Assad regime and opposition forces in Hama countryside, with some detainees being released after two years of captivity
Iqtissad speaks to producers and traders about why Gulf and European countries are turning to Syria for olive oil after the country witnessed a 10-year high boom in 2016
Ali Khatib writes in opposition paper Al Gherbal that local initiatives are underway to reactivate collapsed productive sectors in northern Syria, especially in agriculture, as citizens look to replace aid with a sustainable livelihood
Educators resort to using munitions boxes for desks after administration refuses to replace seating destroyed in air strikes
Sources claim Ahmad Ghadban was shot on Saturday after leaving a meeting with rebel leaders in the Fijeh Springs area
Damascus countryside governor reveals details of preliminary truce agreement to Syrian state news agency, which include the handing over of weapons to government forces and the expulsion of non-local fighters
The announcement of a new army formed from the powerful Ahrar al-Sham group is seen by some members as proof of division within its ranks, despite assurances that the new faction will remain integrated
20 buses transport militants and their families from Aleppo’s eastern neighborhoods to the province’s southwest, as civilians from Kefraya and Foua arrived to the Ramousa crossing
SANA correspondent confirms at least 261 people transported from the besieged towns in Idleb’s northern countryside
Traders in the northern province’s markets are having to barter with merchants in neighboring areas for produce as lack of availability forces prices to fluctuate
The father says that he will soon return “triumphantly to east Aleppo.” But his words do not please his son, who says: “No, I will grow up and not return to Aleppo. I will liberate Damascus… and bring down the regime.”
Local sources claim militants burn buses on their way to evacuate sick and wounded from besieged towns in Idleb province
Radwan Atrash announced as head of new Idleb political council, a new body which aims to replace the Syrian National Coalition in the northern province after residents voice discontent toward the domestic and external opposition
Many observers believe all rebel-held areas in the capital and its environs will be returned to the Syrian government by early next year after authorities successfully implement ‘reconciliations’ throughout the provinces, writes Enab Baladi
Fighter jets bombard Kafrsajna killing six, while 12 civilians also die in strikes on other areas of the Idleb countryside
Local sources confirm Jayish al-Fatah militants shelled the Idleb town, killing five people and forcing the only hospital to close
Convoy evacuates opposition fighters and their families from Al-Tal in the Damascus countryside to Idleb in northern Syria following ‘reconciliations’ between rebels and the regime
At least 1,300 displaced people arrive at the opposition-held northern city after representatives from Khan al-Sheikh agree deal with regime to evacuate area
Pressure from hundreds of thousands of residents on rebel groups has forced factions to accept the regime’s truce deals – including disarmament – to protect the safety of civilians, activists claim
Attacks on Idleb schools result in the injury of students and teachers, while state-run outlets report regime forces seize Masaken Hanano district in Aleppo
Female students at the Free Idleb University are reporting being verbally abused and banned from class after being accused of not adhering to the standards of Islamic dress
Regime forces use internationally banned weapons on besieged town after residents refuse to evacuate
Sunday’s attack on Al-Dana leaves nine dead, including a Zaman al-Wasl reporter, and 20 others wounded
“People took taxis because of their cheap prices, and today it has become rare for anyone to take one of our cars… the fares are very high”
If the soldiers caught someone carrying meat or bread they would throw it away. They used to shout at women and the elderly
450 displaced people fleeing Russian strikes in Lattakia currently have no access to water as funding dries up
About 2,500 people will be transported to Idleb in “reconciliation” deal, according to media activists from the Damascus countryside
Locally produced wheat can no longer meet demand, which has led to bread shortages and concurrent price hikes
More families have arrived to the camp as the circle of fighting in northern Syria expands towards ISIS-held areas
“We are used to the fact that every time there is talk about a truce or reconciliation, the regime steps up the weapons and means it uses against us to create more confusion and pressure”
“It is said that even though the province is no longer under the control of the state, it is still under its authority,” top prosecutor explains
Activists report explosion near Turkish-Syrian border kills Ahrar al-Sham leader, head of higher justice council and scores more
Commander of new group says opposition aims to work within an organized body to become a single, integrated force to defend ideals of the revolution
Warplane crashes after conducting combat mission against ISIS militants east of Damascus
Courses include a three-month attachment at a local hospital each year where students helped treat patients and practice first aid on electronic manikins
Sources claim the displacement is the result of recent clashes in the areas to the north which rebels have managed to seize
Adults and children find difficulty adapting to new life in IDP camps after leaving four years of siege
Gunmen set fire to a number of buildings including their headquarters before being transported to opposition-held Idleb city, reporter noted
Maarat al-Numan documentation centre is one of many offices established by the FSLA in opposition-held towns and cities to ensure that the rights of the public are upheld
With 169 documented cases of of poison gas use by the regime since 2013, Assad is still free, despite UNSC and US declarations to respond with force to use of chemical weapons
I almost collapsed from fear, my friends tried to calm me down, but everywhere I turned I saw death and destruction
What will be the fate of the group following its decision to sever alliances with Al-Qaeda and rebrand under the Fatah al-Sham Front?
Warplanes drop cluster bombs on the northern city killing 10, media sources report
Reports unable to verify cause of explosions at one of the regime’s primary munitions factories in the Aleppo countryside
Nusra Front-linked sheikh refuses to pray for journalist Khalid Eissa who died while in a coma following an assassination attempt days ago
U.K.-based rights group reports over 5.8 million Syrians are now refugees and another 7.5 million have been internally displaced by fighting over the past five years
Opposition says it condemns the killing of Syrians fleeing the Assad regime and extremist militias on Syrian territory
Islamist group indefinitely suspends independent radio station for hiring female employees
New report by rights monitor claims about 1,000 barrel bombs were used in Syria by the Assad regime during last month
Six members of the key Syrian Islamist group killed near their checkpoint outside Kefraya
One young footballer told Damascus Bureau that a lack of transport meant he had to walk a long way from his village of Kafruma to get to the training grounds
Locals in rebel-held areas of the northern province burn tires in protest against rising consumer prices and a shortage of fuel
Rights monitor says Islamist group incited “discontent” among locals in the northern province after handing over the corpse of a tortured prisoner following his execution
Assad regime breaks “Zabadani-Kefraya-Fua” truce after carrying out massacre in Idleb city, killing three and wounding a dozen more
“We save every human being who is being bombed regardless of their political affiliation … our mission begins the moment the bombing begins to the moment wounded or dead are handed to the hospital”
“Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently” campaign reports 20 prisoners are on the run after escaping an ISIS-run prison in Tabqa last week
Local source reports terrorist sniper targeted houses in the besieged town, killing a civilian
For 15 days we moved from one town to another in Eastern Ghouta. When things calmed down we went back home
Rebel leader Islam Abou Hussein killed along with three senior commanders in suspected ISIS attack in Idleb
Assad regime denies striking residential areas in Maarat al-Numan on Wednesday
Development projects provide jobs for Syria’s youth
Joint training session by legal teams and Idleb’s antiquities center aims to highlight the importance of documentation and international law surrounding violations to cultural property
Al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch releases statement accusing Ahrar Ash-Sham Islamic Movement of the recent assassination on top Nusra leader
He opened the envelope to see who I voted for. When he read my vote he looked up at me and smiled
Tensions simmer in Maarat al-Numan after demonstrators protest against Nusra’s attack on Western-backed rebel group
Winter is a harsh season in Syria and these homeowners urgently need our help
Local activist reports four armed men kidnapped Ahmed Raslan at the western entrance of Khan Sheikhoun city
Life has improved for the 48-year-old due to an initiative supporting local agriculture from the Syrian Business Forum (SBF)
The farmer could not afford to buy a generator and enough fuel to keep the well working, never mind the additional cost of pesticides and fertilizers
Demonstrators burn Islamist group’s base in central Idleb demanding the release of detained FSA fighters
Opposition military source says Al-Qaeda-linked group in Idleb countryside will not stop until it destroys all Free Syrian Army projects
Volunteers work to rebuild Idleb’s embattled villages by providing shelter, education and medical services to locals
Rebel group says its members were not involved in the crackdown on civilian protests led by Nusra Front on Monday
Peaceful protest involving hundreds of civilians hijacked by Islamist militants in Idleb city on Monday
Elections body says over 11,300 applications are to be reviewed in the coming days
Violations recorded in nearly all Syrian provinces as cease-fire witnesses its third day
Work centers on helping children with speech impediments brought about by trauma
Election committee head says large candidate numbers signal a positive sign for voters as deadline for applications draws to a close
Deadly strikes targeted “what remained of the al-Hayat market in the town,” according to local social media
It seems Russia and the Assad regime mainly bear the failure of the implementation of the Munch agreement because of their continuation of “hostile actions” against essentially civilian areas in Aleppo and Idleb
Dollar rises one Syrian pound amid opening of markets on Saturday
Project to distribute winter aid has already reached around 436 families throughout Aleppo and Idleb, says Ummah Foundation representative
Army units and popular defense groups establish control over al-Noubeh Mountain in the northern countryside of Lattakia, military sources claim
Residents of al-Waer leave rebel-held areas of Homs for Idleb under truce deal with regime negotiators
Lebanese and international media organizations have widely neglected to acknowledge Syrian casualties in last Thursday’s suicide attacks
Without proper training, doctors in the northern countryside of Homs face immense problems in treating eye injuries
Up to 1,000 opposition fighters prepare to take northern Hama town of Maan and nearby regime army base, rebel spokesperson says
At least 69 people killed in Syria in the month of October by regime barrel bombs, according to human rights monitor
Regime supporters take to social media to criticize government officials for mishandling ministry responsibilities
Main political opposition calls for official inquest after UN aid delivery of expired food poisons at least 250 women and children in Syrian border town
Military source says raids destroyed two dozen terrorist command centers and hundreds of fortified positions in a number of the country’s provinces
Voters in the northern province of Idleb will take to the polls on the last weekend of November, following presidential decree
Assad forces make gains in three provinces, destroying weapons, equipment, and ammunition belonging to terrorist forces, reports the Syrian army’s general command
Around 5,000 Syrian Turkmen families have fled to Lebanon, totaling between 125,000 and 150,000 people from all regions of Syria – Homs, Hama, Tartous, Aleppo, Damascus and Idleb
Video shows masked rebel spokesman announcing locally made weapons, including sniper rifles, were developed “with God’s help”
Temporary truce reached in the towns of Fuaa, Kefraya, Zabadani and Madaya between pro-regime and opposition forces
Major opposition group appoints civil engineer Muhannad al-Masri as new leader for the Movement following Jaber Abu ash-Sheikh’s resignation
When the demonstrations erupted, my son and I took part in them, walking hand in hand and calling out for our freedom
Activists welcomed the storm because it halted the regime’s air strikes in Homs, Idleb, and other war-ravaged areas
News about ongoing preparations to establish a new Grain Corporation and to dismiss all employees at the existing GC has complicated the situation
The bomber targeted the “House of Justice” of Al-Qaeda’s Syrian wing in the town of Salqin
Regime warplanes and helicopters launch several air raids on villages and towns in the southern countryside of Idleb
Forces loyal to Syrian president kill 23 people fleeing war in Homs
Young women would stare at them, whispering to each other, “Look at him, he’s so handsome!”
Local and military sources confirm Syrian air force strikes rebel positions in the country’s north and west
At least 368 people, including 83 children and 63 women, killed by regime air raids last month, says human rights monitoring group
Regime sources confirm rebel advances in the area while Syrian airforce carries out airstrikes on villages in the Sahl al-Ghab plain, says monitoring group
Aircraft crashes due to ‘technical-glitch’ during the shelling of a neighborhood in Ariha, monitoring group says
Islamist rebel coalition advances against regime forces in the northern province of Idleb
Coalition of 16 armed opposition factions will attempt to liberate countryside of Hama from regime forces, says rebel commander
Around 18 physicians and 30 nurses from the Kfar Nabel area work at the hospital, providing the best services they can
Civilians escaping fighting in al-Ghab are prevented from entering the coastal region due to a “lack of available shelter”
At least 32 people killed across Syria in regime air strikes on Tuesday, monitoring group says
London-based monitoring group claims US-led coalition has killed more than 3,000 people in Syria since commencing operations in September last year
Regime struggles to maintain military presence in Jisr al-Shughour and Idleb after opposition factions overrun the area
Political loyalties divide Syria’s Druze as regime and opposition forces wage a campaign of provocation in an effort to drag the community into the country’s conflict
Political loyalties divide Syria’s Druze as regime and opposition forces wage a campaign of provocation in an effort to drag the community into the country’s conflict
Rebel alliance seizes control of Tal Khattab in the northwest countryside of Idleb
Opposition fighters consider Hezbollah’s involvement in Zabadani a “failed adventure” following major losses in Qalamoun, Daraa and Idleb
Qatari grant is still intact as government conducts ongoing talks on how to best spend the funds, prime minister says
“I am the martyr so-and-so’s brother,” a typical customer would begin, as if the death of a brother gave them the right to jump the long queue of waiting people
Moderate rebel alliance says Army of Fatah is not a national unit and should not be trusted, according to statement
Islamist group apologizes for its fighters’ actions after scores of Druze civilians were killed in an incident in the province of Idleb last week
Human rights group releases report documenting sectarian and ethnic violations in Syria
Enemies’ attempts to distort facts through their media tools will not affect the Syrians’ morale, says minister Zoubi
Medical malpractice in Syria continues to cost soldiers limbs and lives
Attack claims the lives of entire family as regime helicopters target residential areas in Idleb
Major general visits units stationed in the country’s north, commending soldiers’ high morale and warrior spirit
Even if people in pro-regime areas support the regime and the army, only a minority of them wants to join the military
Coalition criticizes Security Council for inaction in Syria as regime bombardment of civilian areas intensifies
Islamist group executes sons of Hadedayin leader for assisting Assad forces
Announcement comes as opposition forces close in on Syria’s pro-regime coastal regions
Over 230,000 students from all Syrian provinces commence their high school exams
Intensified aerial campaign on rebel-held areas of Syria kills scores with seven women and 14 children reportedly killed, says monitoring group
Some Syrians believe that the regime is abandoning supporters in their respective regions
Syrian air raids intensify in northern Idleb as rebels amass forces in anticipation of an attack on the northern town
At least 19 suffocation cases recorded after chemical attack targets Idleb’s Mishmishan
Car bomb rips through regime military camp allowing opposition forces to capture a dozen checkpoints
Regime chemical attack comes as opposition fighters make significant gains in northern Syria
Assad forces struggle to reclaim lost checkpoints as opposition fighters advance on Arbaeen Mount, the last remaining regime stronghold in Idleb
Islamist rebels kill elite forces commander in fighting in northern Syria
Rebel groups take control of Musaibin after shelling the strategic town with heavy weaponry
Rebel group news feeds claim the alliance of Islamist fighters made significant gains in Idleb province on Tuesday
Syrian theatre production in al-Mastumah camp receives warm praise for its representation of historical drama
“All Syrian nationalist politicians, intellectuals, creative minds, businessmen and clerics from the different components of Syrian society, should cooperate – quickly and effectively – to develop the necessary rescue plans, and advertise these proposals on the local, regional and international levels”
Educational activities in Aleppo to be halted in order to protect students, as hardline Alawite activists called for the murder of Sunni children, labelling them ‘potential enemies’
Commanders from Army of Islam, Ahrar al-Sham, and Suqour al-Sham meet for a photo opportunity after recent rebel gains in the country’s north and south
Ministry claims malicious mass-media outlets are publicising false and misleading content inside Syria in order to demoralise Syria’s civilians and soldiers
Provincial governor orders pro-regime forces to prevent residents of Jisr ash-Shughur from entering the coastal hometown of President Assad
Regime warplanes bombard the northwestern city after a rebel advance close to Bashar al-Assad’s coastal hometown of Lattakia
Rebels make gains near the city of Idleb, with fighters advancing on Jisr al-Shughour near Lattakia province
Despite cultural taboos, Syrian women continue to play an instrumental role in civil defense teams inside opposition-held areas
Syrian air forces attack rebel held neighborhoods in Douma and Idleb, leaving dozens dead
Regime intensifies air raids on Idleb provence as clashes continue between pro-Assad forces and opposition fighters
Thousands killed by mortar shelling since the start of the Syrian crisis, with the majority being civilian casualties
Regime warplanes target civilians in a number of towns in Idleb province, resulting in 11 deaths
Idleb units lauded by Gen. Ayoub for their acts of sacrifice and heroism in combatting terrorists
For around a year, Shiite villagers have moved to Homs city in areas where fighting has stopped, renovating evacuated homes and expelling returning residents by force
SNHR says over 4,000 victims have died at the hands of ISIS since the group’s formation
Secret document leaked from within Idleb’s State Security Branch talks of an assassination attempt targeting Abu Mohammad al-Golani
More than 100 civilians were killed after regime jets carried out heavy airstrikes on Monday which also left dozens of others wounded
Foreign ministry briefs UN on situation in Syria, demanding deterrent measures be taken in response to terrorist organizations
In Ramadan, we ate nothing but bulgur wheat and lentils for three days. Three days without yoghurt and vegetables because there were none to be had in the village and in any case prices were very high
Nusra Front leader indicates Idleb will be ruled according to Islamic sharia law but the group would not seek to monopolize power there
Militant Islamic faction kidnaps and executes father and son after opposition forces take the city of Idleb, observatory claims
Rebels are still questioning why regime air raids targeted the hospital while other important facilities were left untouched
Heavy damage inflicted on civilian hospital by regime bombing after rebels take the province of Idleb
Residents return home as Fatah Army seizes city of Idleb from pro-regime forces
Pro-regime media confirms the death of two senior regime commanders with Qardaha hospital receiving 27 dead and 30 wounded
Activists claim around 300 fighters from Homs province participated in Idleb’s liberation
Islamist military alliance vows to continue fight after liberating Idleb city from pro-regime forces
Group’s commander confirms the death of Abu Jameel as rebels continue to battle Assad forces for control of Idleb city
Opposition forces make significant gains in first day of rebel offensive on Idleb city
Revolutionary factions form joint operations room in preparation for the liberation of Idleb city
Militants arrest and kill three young men after escaping compulsory military service in Idleb province, activists say
Prominent rebel groups form new faction as Syrian revolution enters its fifth year
Regime chemical weapons attack leaves five dead with many more requiring medical treatment
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced yesterday that the war in Syria has killed 215,000 people since the start of the protest movement against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on March 15, 2011
Civil defense team unearths bodies of seven FSA fighters from a mass grave in the countryside of Idleb
About 150 women take part in event honoring female leaders of the protest movement, as war rages across country
Villagers in the countryside of Lattakia move towards Turkish border for fear of sectarian killings by regime forces and militias
Assad forces transport two convoys of buses carrying members of sectarian militias from Lattakia to the city of Idleb
She doesn’t own her soul: she has a family that she left behind when she came to Beirut with her children a year ago
Women and children amongst the dead following a regime attack in the countryside of Idleb
Move comes following the death of a senior Nusra Front commander in Aleppo four days ago
Syrians divided on who holds responsibility for the crisis, but united in views on “state reform” , a new report by The Day After organization suggests
Regime warplanes strike al-Hiffah city following the bombing of a hospital in Assad-stronghold of Lattakia
Rebels address escaped Syrians in neighboring and asylum countries
Assad planes massacre over a dozen civilians after market in Idleb countryside hit with guided missiles
Heavy flooding destroys tents housing displaced people in north Idleb
Regime’s antiterrorism department distributes leaflets requesting FSA soldiers and local villagers to surrender through email and Skype
A new initiative is helping to support children’s development amid brutal civil war
New regime attacks come in the wake of opposition gains in the south of the country in previous months
Decision comes amid speculation the regime will abandon state institutions in opposition-held areas
Moderate opposition group joins Islamic military bloc after facing repeated attacks from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front
Syrian rebels have recently attempted to cut-off the Beirut-Damascus highway but have been repelled by the Syrian army
The Syrian pound fell dramatically following an announcement by the Central Bank
Militants terrorize, then apologize, after receiving false tip-off
Opinion is split on whether those who remain loyal to the government in opposition-held town should be granted funeral rites
Citizens in Syria’s northwest use radio communication to advise fighters and civilians of government offensives
Nusra describes English as the “language of the crusaders”
Explosion heard throughout the surrounding area located on the Idleb-Lattakia international highway
The Ehsem Team were declared winners of the tournament
Idleb’s Druze decided to stay and adapt to the newly emerging situation and go on with their day-to-day life like before
The Observatory also documented the deaths of 603 civilians
Colonel Sohail Hassan was the chief engineer of the strategy against the insurgency in 2013
Shelling by regime forces puts pupils at risk but there’s a reluctance to delay children’s education any longer
ISIS does not accept the accession of Nusra fighters unless it recognizes their loyalty and obedience
Fighting is now expected to resume
Merger comes a few weeks after the Syrian Revolutionary Front was defeated by the Nusra Front in Idleb province
The people, who suffer from oppression and poverty, focus mainly on how to obtain their daily food and a decent life
36 children died in September after receiving tainted measles vaccines under a U.N.-sponsored program
Maarouf addressed the Nusra leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, saying he has tarnished the name of Islam
Fighting has broken out between the Western-backed Syrian Rebel Front, and the Nusra Front
Conference aims to better include those inside Syria in the Coaliton activities
Since Sept. 2013, the regime of Bashar al-Assad has attacked many regions in Damascus, Hama, Idleb, and Daraa
Yazigi said that 325,234 children were vaccinated in Hama, followed by Damascus Countryside with 320,700, Damascus with 276,382, and Hasaka with 231,994
The Nusra Front and other factions launched a violent attack using light weapons on the southern, northern and western sides of the city
Government forces, the armed opposition, ISIS, and the Kurds all now include female militants
Governor of Homs retains his position
Regime forces press advances in Aleppo
Khalaf is known for his moderate positions and he has no enemies either in the Islamic factions or in the Free Syrian Army
The Nusra Front arrested the priest with eight other Christians on charges of dealing with the regime
This year’s budget is considered the highest in Syria’s history – if taken in Syria Pounds
The battle was named “Freedom Roar”
The prisoners rejected latest verdicts issued against them
Khaled Ahmed was killed when an unknown group planted an IED in his car in Idleb
An independent investigation committee, consisting of three members and headed by the judge Khalid al-Hilo, was formed
Longterm ceasefire agreed between fighting factions
Shariah judge for Al-Qaeda Syria’s wing in Jisr al-Shugour was killed when an armed group shot him dead after dawn prayers
Ahrar al-Sham appoints Abu Jaber as its new head after top commander Hassan Abboud is killed in Idlib bomb blast
Halki was meeting members of the legislative assembly in Edlib
Islamic battalions stormed the regime’s military bases in Wadi Deif, al Mastomi and al-Qermid
Barrel bombs rained down across the country
Syrians are invincible in the face of any injustice
The Islamic Front is trying to extend gains against ISIS in Dana
Many of those who have moved to the coast are Aleppo businessmen who have benefited the local economy
ISIS were given a deadline for his release
Another leader with the FSA was released by ISIS on Saturday
Army units report killing dozens and destroying weapons in several areas around the country on Monday
Amid continuous shelling and death, residents highlight their plight
Tit-for-tat kidnappings between Sunni Binnish and Shiite al-Fuah in Idleb
Halqi met with MPs representing the Idleb governorate
The UNDP and other partners are working alongside the World Food Program
All pledged not to take up arms against the state again
The money raised went towards securing food needs in the region
Not all Alawites support President Assad and some take part in the revolution secretly
Assad appoints governors for two provinces that are out of the regime’s control