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Syria: Government and Opposition Submit Documents in Geneva

All parties to the Syrian Constitutional Committee have submitted documents outlining their visions for the future, as the latest round of talks came to an end reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

Idleb Comes Under Focus After Turkish Troop Movements

The northern province of Idleb is supposed to be controlled by a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey, but frequent infringements spread fear and chaos reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Turkey Starts Establishing New Base in Idleb Countryside

Following their withdrawal from a number of observation points, Turkey is establishing what will be their largest bases in the Jabal al-Zawiya area, with fresh reinforcements reports Jesr Press.

First Mission for New US Special Envoy for Syria

Joel Rayburn has travelled to Ankara to meet with the Presidential Spokesperson and discuss issues related to Syria, including the situation in Idleb and the need for a political solution writes Alsouria Net.

Mazloum Abdi: “I Will Return To Politics”

Mazloum Abdi has said that now the fight against the Islamic State is over, he will be returning to politics, if unity talks and other initiatives lead to success reports Etihad Press.

Turkey Says Kills 4 Kurdish Fighters in Northern Syria

Turkey has said that it killed four members of Syria’s Kurdish People’s Protection Units as they tried to cross over into the Operation Peace Spring area reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

UN Envoy Urges Progress in Syrian Political Process

As the latest round of talks in Geneva get underway, the UN Special Envoy for Syria has called for progress to be made during this session reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Syria Wants Iskenderun Back

On the anniversary of the separation of Iskenderun from Syria, calls were made for its return, and the return of the Syrian Golan, with some holding Hafez al-Assad responsible for their loss.

Violent Clashes, Dead North of Raqqa

Northern Raqqa has experience a surge in violence, with the Syrian Democratic Forces targeting Turkish-backed groups and regime forces being hit by Turkish drone fire reports The Levant News.

Human Rights Defenders Demand Arrest of Militia Leader

Human rights activists have called for the arrest of Bassam Haji Mustafa, a militia leader who now lives in Paris and has styled himself as a political activist reports Etihad Press.

Greek Authorities Deport Syrian Activist To Turkey

Abdullah Taouma tried to reach Europe to seek medical attention for his injuries, but was beaten and abused by Greek border guards who threw him in a river reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

Turkish Army Strikes Northern Syria in Cross-Border Attack

Syrian communities in Raqqa have been hit with Turkish artillery, which aims to keep pressure on the Kurds, and which caused the destruction of property and casualties writes Al-Masdar.