Turkish forces, and those backed by Turkey, are continuing to arrest and kidnap civilians in the Afrin region, in the hopes of securing a ransom.
Majid Takht Ravanchi has condemned the US for stealing Syria’s wealth and hindering efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in the country reports Al-Masdar.
Instructions have been given to begin work on the commercial project at Hejaz station in Damascus, which will include shops and a five-star hotel writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Sweden has called for the inclusion of the Syrian Democratic Council and Autonomous Administration in the Constitutional Committee and UN talks regarding a political process in Syria reports North Press.
Israel has conducted another sortie, firing missiles from the occupied Syrian Golan and hitting targets in southern Damascus, but causing no casualties writes SANA.
Following the disastrous announcement of the formation of an elections commission, activists have called for the removal of Nasr al-Hariri from the Syrian National Coalition writes Baladi News.
The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the International Coalition has rebuffed reports of a withdrawal of US troops from Syria, reaffirming their commitment reports North Press.
Human rights activists have called for the arrest of Bassam Haji Mustafa, a militia leader who now lives in Paris and has styled himself as a political activist reports Etihad Press.
The State Department has confirmed that it will continue to work with Israel to face Iranian threats emanating from Syria’s southern border reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian National Coalition has changed course on the creation of an elections commission, following an intense backlash from a number of people writes Alsouria Net.
The late Walid al-Muallem reportedly submitted his resignation to Assad on multiple occasions, citing health issues, but his requests were denied by the Syrian leader reports Nedaa Syria.
Father Mikhail Jacob has accused Turkish-backed armed opposition group of looting a church in Ras al-Ayn, even stealing from the Syriac Orthodox Scout Squad reports North Press.
Dr Zahir Sahloul and civil defense leader Maysoun al-Misry have been awarded the Gandhi peace award for efforts in Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian National Coalition has announced the formation of a National Elections Commission, sparking confusing and suspicion among some of its members.
Northwestern region of Syria is witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, with the area now recording 300-500 infections a day reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
A refugee in Germany is taking legal action against the Greek government for expelling him to Turkey as he searched for his 11-year old brother, who whereabouts remain unknown writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The regime has considered using the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law to target business figures, and help the regime refill its coffers reports Baladi News.
The devaluation of the Syrian pound has hit poultry farmers in Raqqa particularly hard, with many struggle to support themselves and racking up large debts writes North Press.
Speaking at a video conference, the BRICS nations have said that the crisis in Syria can’t be solved through military means writes SANA.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, Iran and Russia are waiting to see who will be his replacement and leading diplomatic efforts writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
