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Syrian Opposition Political Committee Discusses Developments

The Syrian Opposition Coalition political committee held its periodic meeting, in which it discussed the escalation around Idleb and the meeting with U.S. officials, the SOC Media Department writes.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Rifaat al-Assad back to Syria, an Israeli attack on pro-government positions kills two, and Interpol welcomes the regime back. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Russia Expands its Presence to Syrian-Jordanian Border

By establishing itself again as the sponsor of settlement agreements in southern Syria, Russia was able to consolidate its influence in the Jordanian border area, according to Asharq al-Awsat.

Syria is Unsafe for Refugees to Return: OHCHR

Syria still isn’t safe for the return of refugees and displaced people, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday in a report, according to North Press.

Erdogan Discusses Turkey-Russia Ties with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, regional developments and bilateral relations, according to the Daily Sabah.

As Coronavirus in Idleb Peaked, No Beds in Hospitals

The Syrian opposition-held Idleb has been witnessing a peak in coronavirus infections for the last few months, reaching a daily rate of 1,000 cases, according to North Press.

U.S. Equips YPG in Syria with New Armored Vehicles

The YPG in Syria just received more funding and military equipment from the U.S., despite Turkey considering it as a threat to its national security, the Daily Sabah says.

What Happened Over the Weekend

The U.S. denies plans to normalize ties with the Syrian regime, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in Syria, and Syria participates in Expo 2020 in Dubai. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Erdogan Reveals Details of Meeting with Putin on Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed that he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to implement a “final and sustainable solution” to the conflict in Syria, Athr Press reports.