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What Happened Over the Weekend

A ceasefire announced in Idleb, US strike al-Qaeda affiliate, UAE businessmen attend Damascus International Fair and Erdogan demands action on safe zone. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Syrian Refugees Go Into Hiding as Turkey Begins Crackdown

Refugees who aren’t registered in Istanbul are facing intense pressure as the authorities seek to move them back to where they registered or Syria writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Syria’s Neighbors Weary of War Refugees

Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan are playing host to 5.2 million Syrian refugees, but they are increasingly being regarded as a burden writes Asharq Al-Awsat

No One in the Region Is Safe Unless Syria Is Safe

Binali Yildirim is attempting to secure Turkey’s future as the number of refugees in the country grows, but the security situation in Syria must be dealt with first writes Al-Watan.

Erdogan Turns on Syrian Refugees

The city of Istanbul is giving Syrian refugees one month to obtain the correct permit and residency documents, or risk being deported writes Al-Watan.

Strict Measures for Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Following the recent election in Istanbul, Syrians living in Turkey are set to face increased pressure and scrutiny of their residency and living arrangements writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.