Pedersen says the situation in Syria is becoming more difficult by the day, according to North Press.
Syrians can expect violence to intensify as Russia demonstrates to its friends in the region it will stay the course in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A Syrian opposition delegation met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the issues facing the Syrian people, according to Nedaa Post.
Russia is pushing Turkey in the direction of normalization with the Syrian government, according to Athr Press.
Rapid assessment testing confirmed 338 cases since the outbreak was first recorded last month, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The ISIS members admitted to planning IED attacks in the city of Raqqa, according to North Press.
A Kurdish politician said the solution to the Kurdish issue would only come from Damascus, stressing the need for unified position between Kurds, according to Athr Press.
Pedersen said he told the Astana ministers that “none of you can dictate the outcome of the conflict.”
The boat left from Lebanon’s northern Minyeh region on Tuesday with between 120 and 150 people onboard, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Cairo cannot oppose the general opinion of the Arab World but wants to restore ties with Damascus, according to Athr Press.
The west’s silence does not mean acceptance of Turkey’s steps towards Syria, according to Enab Baladi.
Erdogan reportedly expressed willingness to meet Assad.
The SNHR stressed that Rahmoun is affiliated with the infamous national security services, according to al-Souria Net.
Meslet stressed the importance of the Arab role in supporting political transition in Syria, according to the SOC Media Department.
Yahya Maktabi stressed that whoever wants to negotiate with the Assad regime unilaterally will bear the consequences of their decisions, according to al-Hal Net.
The Leaders’ Day will also include the presentation of the Youth Summit Declaration, SANA says.
Nabil Sharbaji’s family received news that he had been killed under torture four years after his arrest, according to Orient News.
Jim Risch stressed that the international community should instead focus on accountability for Assad’s atrocities, according to North Press.
Raids near the Kurdish-held border town of Kobane targeted positions of the Syrian regime army, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russia proposed organizing a meeting between the foreign ministers of Turkey and Syria.
