Regime Bombardment of Daraa Kills 3 Civilians in Nawa
Zaman al-Wasl (opposition website)
January 18, 2018
Government forces targeted a marketplace with artillery in the southern province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Government forces targeted a marketplace with artillery in the southern province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Trump administration suspended backing for CIA-vetted rebels in July last year
Kremlin had previously hinted that America may have aided groups in attacking the Russian air base in Syria
Lavrov says his country’s diplomatic initiatives have been invaluable to the progress of the political track, Al-Hayat reports
Moscow has alerted the opposition that the de-escalation zone agreement will end in the middle of next month, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Syrian army and its allies have taken control of dozens of villages in the southeast of the rebel-held province, Smart reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
President of Russia’s Muslim region says his republic is ready to assist Syria in rehabilitating former fighters, Enab Baladi reports
Offensive mounted by Iranian-backed militias and ISIS forces the retreat of the key opposition group, Smart reports
Houla region targeted by pro-government forces despite being covered under the Moscow-backed de-escalation deal, Enab Baladi reports
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, the opposition negotiator reveals the focus of the next round of negotiations in Astana
Opposition-held town falls to foreign militias as pro-Assad forces sweep through southern Idleb, Alsouria Net reports
Opposition figure speaks about the Kurdish National Council’s position toward the upcoming National Dialogue conference in Russia
Assad’s forces are staging a major offensive in southern Idelb to secure a land route linking the capital with Aleppo, Alsouria Net reports
Video published online reportedly shows moment drones were downed by light and anti-aircraft weapons, opposition website reports
Council member said no invitation has been received by any Turkmen member in the key opposition group, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Local attitudes toward the post-ISIS war economy offer insights into civilian political leanings, Ayn al-Madina writes
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
New operations room will include northern Syria’s biggest rebel groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Ahrar al-Sham, Enab Baladi writes
Talks began Thursday between representatives from Syria’s government and opposition, as well as guarantor states Turkey, Russia and Iran
