Assad Regime Seeks Reconciliation Deal in Eastern Qalamoun
Zaman al-Wasl (opposition website)
December 8, 2017
The Syrian army disrupted earlier efforts by Russia to impose its own de-escalation agreement on the area
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
Lawmakers meet to address recommendations for the upcoming state financial blueprint, SANA reports
Deputy foreign minister meets with Syrian expat committee in the Netherlands, official media reports
Sada al-Sham speaks to the former HNC member about the recent wave of resignations and the role of the Russian-backed opposition in future dialogue
In a joint statement, influential figures slam new negotiating body for cowing to pressure from Russian-backed groups
Assad’s allies Russia and Iran will not foot the money needed to bankroll the upcoming rebuilding phase, Jihad Yazigi writes
Despite the similarities at first glance, the terms of the new statement could tangle the opposition in internal quarreling, Abdelrahman explains
Women’s associations in the rebel-held province are working to build awareness of basic rights and empower local women, Zeitoun writes
Schools are unable to provide proper education to students due to a dangerous learning environment and difficulty in securing textbooks, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Statement issued by bureaus calls for a return to the initial Riyadh demands and a rejection of its amendments, Orient-News reports
Damascus says it welcomes the Russian-backed initiative expected to take place in the coming weeks, SANA reports
Leaders speak over phone about partnership in combating terrorism and rebuilding the Syrian state, official media reports
Local councils are relying heavily on the renewal of a U.N. resolution which will allow the entry of aid without approval from the Assad government, Enab Baladi writes
Communities need to be proactive in selecting their representatives in order for elections to be worthwhile, official tells Al-Watan
Deputy foreign minister says U.N. role is welcomed on the condition it acknowledges state sovereignty and avoids interference in domestic affairs, official media reports
Loyalist mouthpiece Al-Watan paints the Syrian-Russian relationship as force for ‘righteousness’ and stability in the region
Both the Russian-backed body and other opposition members admit rift occurred over each side’s positions toward Assad, Alsouria Net writes
Regime is looking to impose a truce deal over rebels in the area near the Lebanese border, Zaman al-Wasl writes
At least 10 members of the negotiations body have resigned in the wake of its chairman stepping down
