Security and financial concerns are proving a barrier for families of the liberated south who wish to send their children to school, Iqtissad writes
Both the Syrian army and Western-backed rebels have divided their operations between the north and south of the Euphrates River, Enab Baladi writes
Russian foreign minister says operations by the U.S. and other anti-ISIS coalition partners without Assad’s consent is violation of Syrian territory, official media reports
Writing in Al-Hayat, Wael Sawah asks how we can accept a victor in Syria if so many active parties have failed to achieve their most important interests
Moscow-run media says reports of possible coalition bombing are false, contradicting activist claims, according to Al-Etihad
Raid followed reports of a joint Russian-Syrian air defense system which aims to control western air space, opposition website reports
Walid al-Bunni explains that in the face of a powerful Russia, Syria will only achieve independence and stability through a realistic approach to the post-conflict stage
Nathan Saleh describes three future scenarios for the eastern province’s remaining opposition in light of recent developments
Writing for Al-Modon, Sataa Nour El-Din asks which army will assume the narrative of victory following the defeat of ISIS
Deal follows regime attempts to undermine Moscow in its efforts to include the region into its cease-fire plan, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Russian president says Syrian army triumph was a major step toward liberating Syria from all terrorists, official media reports
Enab Baladi highlights the myriad of interests and concerns surrounding a possible foreign intervention against Islamist factions in the rebel-held province
As the international consensus leans increasingly toward Assad staying, will Syria’s main opposition eventually get in line with its backers, Souriatna asks
Dozens reportedly killed in ISIS attack in the hotly contested Hama countryside, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Ministry spokeswoman says terrorists in the southern province intend to frame the Syrian government for an attack, official media reports
Recent de-escalation agreements have not protected many civilians from the brunt of battle as fighting persists in several areas of the country, Sada al-Sham writes
Assad forces obstructed the entrance of Russian delegates to rebel-held border area in effort to forestall deal, opposition website reports
Russian FM says Moscow is committed to assisting regional leaders in merging Syria’s political opposition ahead of negotiations
Recent Jordanian comments have suggested the kingdom is looking to restore relations with the regime despite its history of backing opposition forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Writing for the Saudi-owned outlet, Hamidi says the Russian-led cease-fire plan will fail if not followed by political efforts aimed at unity instead of division
