What Happened Over the Weekend
Meetings at the United Nations, criticism of the US presence, the Nasib Border Crossing and
an attack in Gaziantep. Catch up on everything that happened in Syria over the weekend.
Meetings at the United Nations, criticism of the US presence, the Nasib Border Crossing and
an attack in Gaziantep. Catch up on everything that happened in Syria over the weekend.
A report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights has accused Russia of carrying out massacres and targeting civilian centers and medical workers reports Baladi News.
In an interview with Russia Today, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem accused the US of working with Islamic State fighters to prolong the crisis in Syria writes SANA.
Prime Minister Imad Khamis welcomed a delegation from Iran to discuss economic relations and activating investment projects writes The Syria Times.
Despite recently increased tensions with Russia, Israel has said that it will continue to target Iranian military positions in Syria reports Anadolu Agency.
For families crossing from Iraq and into Syria, in the hopes of reaching Turkey, the journey is difficult and extremely risky writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Chemical weapons, condolences from Syria, suspected US airstrikes and Russians accusation directed at Israel. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN has accused western countries of refusing to contribute economic and humanitarian aid reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Iran’s relationship with Syria has pushed the country down a particular path, but it is still possible to change course writes Al-Arabiya.
Many residents are pleased that the regime assault on Idleb has been postponed, but remain wary of Russian promises reports Alsouria Net.
Accusations have been made on all sides after a Russian plane was shot down by Assad’s forces, killing 15 Russian soldiers writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has strongly criticised Western countries for their actions in Syria, and reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to its territorial integrity writes SANA.
As the war in Syria draws to a close, international players are looking to secure influence in the country’s future writes Al-Watan.
The targeted plane was reportedly carrying weapons that were to be delivered to pro-regime forces and units from the Revolutionary Guard writes Zaman Al Wasl.
US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has condemned the protection that the Trump administration is giving to known terrorist writes SANA.
Russia and Iran have complained that they were not consulted while the list was being formed reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Turkish President has warned of a massive humanitarian disaster if the regime’s planned assault goes ahead writes Anadolu Agency.
Large numbers are fleeing the Hama countryside and seeking protection near Turkish observation points
Medical facilities and civilians in Idlib continue to be targeted by Russian jet fighters, Asharq al-Awsat reports
The meeting between the Presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran dominated the news over the weekend
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