Rocket attack targets U.S. base, Syria and Iran deploying new air defences, and Jordan intercepts drug smuggling attempt. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Mazloum Abdi said the SDF were “looking forward to coordinate with the Syrian Army” to protect the region, according to North Press.
The SNHR said that 11,526 incidents of sexual violence targeted females, according to the SOC Media Department.
The U.S. offered to keep the members of the Kurdish units 30 km away from the Syrian-Turkish border, according to Athr Press.
A ground offensive by Turkey on Northeastern Syria could be imminent.
President Bashar al-Assad received Thursday the Prime Minister of Belarus, Roman Golovchenko, according to SANA.
China believes the Astana format has played a constructive role in coordinating efforts to de-escalate the conflicts in Syria, according to SANA.
Statement by Human Rights Watch.
The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said illegitimate foreign presence on Syrian territory is a violation of international law, according to SANA.
The Center for Strategic Thinking Paths has published an analytical paper entitled “The United States and the Role as a Swing Producer,” according to Damas Post.
At the end of the Astana 19 meetings, Russia expected a rapprochement between Damascus and Ankara soon, according to Athr Press.
The SDF informed the coalition forces of its decision to suspend joint military and security operations targeting ISIS, according to Syria TV.
In an exclusive statement to North Press, Ahmed criticized “media outlets” for being unfair in highlighting the humanitarian side in Syria.
Faisal al-Mekdad said Syria is not isolated from the rest of the world, according to Athr Press.
Round 19 of the Astana talks began on Tuesday in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan, according to North Press.
Lavrentiev stressed Russia’s continued support for the unity and territorial integrity of Syria, according to SANA.
The leader of the Turkish Nationalist Movement Party, praised the meeting held with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Qatar, according to Shaam Network.
Erdogan confirmed that he did not hold any meetings with the U.S. or Russian president regarding the operation, according to Athr Press.
The SDC stressed the U.S.’ and Russia’s categorical rejection of any Turkish incursion, according to North Press.
Turkey is likely to begin a ground offensive against YPG areas of influence, al-Souria Net.
