Contrary to some reports, opposition forces in the Ghouta insist they will stay and defend the enclave, according to Alsouria Net
Opposition fighters are thought to be planning an offensive on strategic towns in Syria’s south to relieve pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, according to Al-Hal
The Damascus suburbs are being subjected to severe bombardment and chlorine attacks, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Russian Defense Ministry says a technical malfunction could be behind the plane’s demise, SANA reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
House prices and rents have registered an impressive rise in areas under government control, Al-Hayat reports
Syria’s representative to the U.N. bemoans the rejection of Russian amendments to the resolution, according to SANA
The aircraft crashed down in Al-Hula, a key opposition stronghold, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
A regime offensive in the Eastern Ghouta and a rally in Berlin backing the newly freed Salih Muslim marked the first weekend of March
American commentator tells pro-Damascus e-newspaper that Syria and Russia can still pursue Nusra despite Resolution 2401
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
Damascus appears to be leaning on Moscow – instead of Tehran – for major support in the recovery process, Alsouria Net writes
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
The shelling of Damascus by opposition militants should not be seen as a justification for Assad’s leveling of Eastern Ghouta, Wael Sawah writes
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
Government forces positioned near the mountain region have said they will target civilian areas if local rebels try to thwart regime advance, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Top official slams foreign military campaigns on Syrian soil during opening of Middle East forum in Moscow, SANA reports
