Dispute over the raising of the revolutionary flag signals end to truce as heavy infighting returns to the northern province, opposition website reports
Veteran opposition figure Michel Kilo asks if the cooperation between the U.S. and Russia on the de-escalation zones proposal is a step forward, or just hot air
The United Nations must abandon the fruitless negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition, which have now dragged on for half a decade, Walid Al-Bunni writes
The Coalition and interim government’s efforts to control Syria’s free sporting institutions is sowing division among the opposition, Zaman al-Wasl writes
In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, the U.N. envoy argues that shared Americana and Russian interests have helped reach the deal on southern Syria
The cease-fire brought about by the de-escalation agreement is giving people in the northern province the opportunity to rebuild, opposition media Iqtissad writes
Calm and stability in parts of Syria’s opposition-held north are encouraging thousands of Syrians to leave Turkey and return to their homeland, Enab Baladi writes
Tensions against Syrian refugees in Turkey are rising although many segments of Turkish society also support them, Souriatna, an opposition website, says
Turkish government officials have promised to take strong action after the rape and killing of a refugee woman and her child, Alsouria writes
Ministry says new Turkish aggression in northern Aleppo proves Ankara is partner in terrorism, government media reports
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan voice concerns over Russia’s attempts to involve its allies in the de-escalation zones, Alsouria Net writes
Head of Assad regime delegation says Ankara is obstructing efforts to finalize the de-escalation zone agreement, government media reports
Opposition responds to anti-Syrian trends amid rising tensions between Syrian refugees and their hosts in Turkey this week, Coalition media office reports
Human rights lawyer and former political prisoner says the fight against terrorism has become a cover for the powerful to hide their violations, All4Syria writes
Negotiations between main players appear to confirm Iranian forces will be kept away from Syria’s south, as per Jordanian and U.S. demands, Alsouria Net writes
Assad government says claims are removed from logic after fact-finding mission releases report announcing the use of sarin gas
Western-backed forces in Syria announce likelihood of clashes with NATO member Turkey after exchanging fire earlier this week, Alsouria Net writes
Despite the end of the battle for Aleppo, locals continue to fear for their safety amid lawlessness and violations by loyalist militias, Enab Baladi writes
Political opposition rejects current efforts to implement the Russian-proposed de-escalation zones, claiming the agreement works to consolidate areas of influence, Souriatna writes
Kurdish Democratic Union Party leader speaks with Saudi-owned outlet about the ongoing battle for the ISIS-held city, accusations of ethnic cleansing, and the Gulf crisis
