State of siege returns to rebel-held towns south of the capital after closure of the Babila-Sidi Mekdad crossing
Eyewitnesses say the medical student was beaten for looking at the Baath Brigades member “in a funny way,” Alsouria Net writes
Partners have resorted to faking the birth of their children in order to be pulled from years of active duty, Enab Baladi writes
At least five women raped by pro-government forces and Kurdish militias in recent weeks, local monitoring group reports
Part two of Al-Modon’s interview with the Carnegie Moscow director looks at Russian ambitions and limits in Syria
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
Syrian president speaks on trade relationship with Moscow and Russian-led efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis
High-level Russian delegation is in Syria to discuss ‘major economic projects’ with a focus on the resource and energy industries
Expecting the Assad regime to reciprocate the opposition’s compromises will not improve Syria’s chances at a peaceful and dignified future
The U.S. is ‘re-educating’ radical Islamist fighters to serve in its campaign against the Syrian army, Firas Deeb writes
Damascus-based center says coalition violations must be exposed if they are to be stopped, official media reports
Assad regime’s lead negotiator at Geneva says direct talks with opposition are currently not an option, official media reports
Foreign Ministry says world is turning a blind eye to coalition crimes after 23 people are killed in rural Deir-ez-Zor, SANA reports
Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
Writing for Saudi-owned Al-Hayat, Europe-based scholar Muhammad An-Naam contrasts the plights of two fleeing peoples — 80 years apart — at the hands of their own governments
On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, Enab Baladi lists 12 Syrian organizations working to document and protect against violations
Patients cannot be treated in the Ghouta due to the limited capabilities of medical staff, doctor tells opposition website
Samih Shukri promotes Egyptian-Russian efforts to resolve regional crises ahead of state visit by Vladimir Putin
The Syrian army disrupted earlier efforts by Russia to impose its own de-escalation agreement on the area
Enab Baladi highlights the work of several Syrian women in their efforts to defend the vulnerable
