The 16th round of Astana talks was just kicked off. Delegations will discuss cross-border aid, the security situation in Idleb, as well as the political solution to the Syrian crisis, SANA reports.
During the Astana talks, the opposition will focus on de-escalation in Idleb, cross-border aid, and the political solution to the conflict, according to Nedaa Post.
Locals in Douma remain restless as their loved ones are still detained in the regime’s prisons since before 2014, despite promises, according to SY-24.
The Syrian opposition will put great emphasis on the humanitarian crossing file during the upcoming Astana talks, according to Baladi News.
The UN’s special envoy for Syria discussed with Russian officials the Syrian crisis and humanitarian aid, according to The Syria Times.
The delegation of the Syrian opposition has reached the Kazakh capital ahead of the 16th round of Astana talks, according to Al-Souria Net.
The National Coordination Body for Democratic Change has repeated that it is not trying to replace the opposition’s National Coalition, according to al-Modon.
Regime bombardments kill children in Syria, repatriation of ISIS families and fighters advances, and protests for the continuation of cross-border aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Francesca Scalinci, an Italian activist and poet, has shown solidarity with the besieged Daraa al-Balad, according to SY-24.
President Bashar al-Assad received Alexander Lavrentiev with whom he discussed strategic relations between the two countries, according to The Syria Times.
Anas al-Abdah fears Russia will continue to use humanitarian aid to achieve political goals even after the Rome conference, according to Baladi News.
Two Syrian sisters were killed in the al-Hol Camp under obscure circumstances, according to Etihad Press.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham denied detaining any journalists, claiming that it is in fact facilitating the job of media professionals, according to Baladi News.
Sergey Lavrov discussed with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees the necessity of activating efforts by the international community to guarantee the return of Syrian refugees, according to SANA.
A university professor tried to use his connections to be enrolled as a mercenary in Libya, as the economic situation in Syria worsens, according to al-Modon.
Russia has awarded a lucrative oil contract to the Qaterji militia, according to Syria TV.
A Russian delegation discussed the deployment of Russian technologies to improve Aleppo’s textile industry, according to Athr Press.
New Russian general has shifted Russia’s position in Deraa from mediator to punisher, according to Baladi News.
Humanitarian catastrophe looms over Syria, and repression intensifies in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The US State Department held a briefing with members of the US administration to discuss Blinken’s upcoming participation in the meeting on Syria, the Defeating ISIS ministerial meeting, and the G20.
