Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Foreign Ministry reiterates calls for anti-ISIS alliance to halt its airstrikes and leave Syrian territory, SANA reports
Local doctors have reported that some people were admitted to hospital exhibiting symptoms of exposure to chemical weapons
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
Emergency workers report that regime air and ground attacks targeted several areas of the besieged suburbs, Alsouria Net reports
Both the Assad regime and its foes in the region could be banking on Cairo to facilitate the right conditions for a profitable reconstruction, Enab Baladi writes
‘Aid to the people of Ghouta’ inscribed on rounds fired at government forces and allied militias in the southern region
Some refugees in Germany’s capital are unable to rely on the state to guarantee their residence in Europe, Al-Sharq al-Awsat writes
After facing a drop in popularity in recent years, Syria’s ruling party is hoping to revive its position as ‘leader of the state and society’
Minister confirms homes were burgled by thieves claiming to work for water and power companies, Al-Watan reports
Research center tracks Syria’s military and political developments over the first month of 2018
Destruction of homes has forced civilians into overcrowded and unsanitary dwellings, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Kurdish-led forces reject Turkish claims that its fighters are deliberately seeking shelter in residential districts, Al-Hal al-Souri reports
Comments follow Tuesday’s announcement by France that it will strike Syria if proven to have used chlorine bombs on civilians
Kurdish commander stops shy of requesting Syrian army support as Operation Olive Branch drags into its fourth week, Alsouria Net reports
Damascus will not accept U.N.-led efforts to establish a constitutional committee, SANA reports
SANA lays out the terms of new legislation setting the prices for certified documents
Foreign backers of armed groups are using abductions to pressure a political solution, Syria’s reconciliation minister tells Al-Watan
Senior SNC members consider the body a weakened entity and see no gain in leading it, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Two-page document follows reports of ‘flexibility’ from U.N. officials in dealing with controversial Syrian figures, Saudi-owned newspaper reports
