Events in Syria Over the Weekend
The Syrian Observer
April 9, 2018
Allegations of another chemical attack in the city of Douma have provoked responses all round
Allegations of another chemical attack in the city of Douma have provoked responses all round
Presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey issue a statement outlining their joint vision for Syria after a tripartite meeting, SANA reports
The passports are being issued thanks to the invervention of Maher al-Assad, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Alsouria Net takes a look at the various fronts that could be targeted next
In a surprise attack, the jihadist group surrounded regime forces, killing scores, Souriatna reports
The new party has been met with much scepticism, with accusations of a cosmetic change implemented by Washington, Geroun reports
Pro-government Al-Watan looks ahead at the political process with the Eastern Ghouta operation coming to a close
Pro-opposition Zaman al-Wasl details the dangers the Ghouta’s residents are facing as they flood out of the enclave
Al-Rai looks at the possible reasons behind the Russian president’s favoritism of Suhail al-Hassan
The militia is a way for the regime to begin clawing back control in the parts of Raqqa under SDF control, sources tell Arabi 21
The use of new military technology in Syria’s south is being seen as a warning to opposition factions there, according to Alsouria Net
Strategically placed on the Iraqi border, Iran is eyeing ways to obtain as much property as it can in the eastern province, according to Ayn al-Madina
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
Alsouria Net reports that Russian officers told their Syrian counterparts to expect no support if they escalate the situation in the south
The militants fought in the Fatimioun militia, loyal to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to Anadolu
A source tells Zaman al-Wasl that all Iran’s equipment has been moved out of the T-4 military base in the Badiya
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
Contrary to some reports, opposition forces in the Ghouta insist they will stay and defend the enclave, according to Alsouria Net
House prices and rents have registered an impressive rise in areas under government control, Al-Hayat reports
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
