The regime removed many of the checkpoints in the capital after it recaptured eastern Ghouta, but the reasoning behind the decision isn’t clear writes Enab Baladi
Jordan, which already hosts at least 650,000 Syrians, has refused to accept any more refugees writes Zaman Al Wasl
Ali Akbar Velayati stressed that a defense of Syria was also a defense of Iran reports SANA
An intensive bombing campaign by regime forces has pushed civilians out of their homes, but their options for safe locations are limited writes Alsouria Net
They discussed the high level of war crimes being committed in the south and the potential for huge displacement of civilians writes The Syrian National Coalition
The two politicians discussed the ongoing conflict in Syria and the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal writes SANA
A plethora of foreign powers have staked an interest in the Syrian conflict and the shape of their influence in the country’s future is starting to become clearer writes Asharq al-Awsat
President Assad has vowed to retake the north and rejects the presence of US and Turkish troops in Manbij writes SANA
A large numbers of troops and armored vehicles have been seen moving south in preparation for an assault on Daraa reports Zaman Al Wasl
Brigadier General Mazen Barakat was the commander of the notorious Battalion 242 writes Zaman Al Wasl
Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad addressed young Syrians at the 1st Youth Dialogue Forum reports SANA
It is looking hopeful that progress will be made in Geneva, but the obstacles in the way are many and varied writes Al-Watan
An offensive to retake Daraa and Quneitra from rebels is expected to start imminently writes Zaman Al Wasl
It is hoped that both countries will benefit from joint projects, bolstering their economies writes SANA
Attacks on graveyards, funding for the White Helmets, an assault on Darra and diplomatic relations with Abkhazia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend
With the impending assault on the country’s southern region, the Syrian government is reaching out to reassure the Jordanians writes Rai al-Youm
The Syrian government is preparing to move south and assault the rebel held areas that border Jordan and Israel reports Asharq al-Awsat
An assault on the rebel held province of Daraa is expected to begin imminently reports Zaman Al Wasl
Arrest warrants, ISIS attacks, investment opportunities and a potential amnesty. Catch up on the biggest event in Syria from the weekend
The Syrian Democratic Front believe that a political solution is only possible without foreign intervention writes Smart
