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11th Round of Astana Meetings Begins

Over the course of two days, delegates will discuss the ongoing situation in Idleb, the return of refugees and the constitutional committee writes SANA.

Promises Broken With Settlement Fighters

Fighters who agreed to settlements with the regime are being told they will be sent to Idleb, despite previous reassurances that they would remain in Daraa reports Al-Modon.

Firas Tlass: Never Trust the Americans

Syrian businessman Firas Tlass has lashed out at the US and their lack of planning and strategy in Syria writes Ana Press.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Attacks in Idleb, returning Syrians from Jordan, airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor and Turkish complaints over US observation posts. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Syria Regime and Rebels Engage in Prisoner Swap

While the exact number of swapped prisoners has not been confirmed, it has been described as an important step writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

A New Social Contract for Syrian Stability

The Kurdish population in Syria has a historic opportunity to forge a path that can help them secure the rights and representation that they had previously lost writes Al-Hurra Network.

OPCW Expands Investigatory Powers

Following a vote by member states, the OPCW will now be able to investigate chemical attacks and attribute responsibility reports Hurriya Press.

SNHR: Over 28,000 Children Killed in Syria

In its latest report, The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the number of children killed in Syria since the start of the war writes The Syrian Observer.

Jaafari: The Constitution Is a Sovereign Issue  

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Bashar al-Jaafari, has warned other countries not to interfere with Syrian internal affairs reports SANA.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Kurdish meetings to discuss Turkish military movements, civilians killed in Hajin, rising tensions in Idleb and weapon caches found in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

UAE to Reopen Embassy in Damascus

In a move welcomed by the regime, the United Arab Emirates will be the first Arab country to reopen its embassy in the capital reports Ana Press.

Which Outcome Will Idleb Witness?

The recapturing of Idleb remains a top priority for the government, but local and regional issues are complicated the matter writes Al-Ayam.