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‘Ankara is getting what it wants’: how Erdoğan’s balancing act in Syria paid off

Turkey tried to stall the HTS rebels’ offensive but has now become Syria’s ‘gateway to the outside world’

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How the decade-long war in Syria ended almost overnight

In today’s newsletter: After the Assad regime fell apart in days, Archie Bland explores what happened, why, and what happens next

The Guardian - UK

What Do We Know About Syrian Rebels' Major Offensive On Aleppo?

Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.

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Syrian rebels enter Aleppo three days into surprise offensive

Insurgents had recaptured territory around Syria’s second city with civilians including children killed in fighting

The Guardian - UK

Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham steps up anti-government operations

Rebel commander says it has carried out 30 operations against Syrian military targets this year.

Al Jazeera

Syria's Assad sheds pariah status despite 12 years of brutality

He was invited to the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2000.

Axios

Pro-Iranian forces in Syria warn US of response to air strikes

President Joe Biden said US ‘does not seek conflict with Iran’ but would respond ‘forcefully’ to attacks on US forces.

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Friday briefing: How this week’s earthquake worsens north-west Syria’s desperate humanitarian crisis

In today’s newsletter: What next for a war-torn region which already has millions of displaced people under threat – and an aid system teetering on the brink

The Guardian - UK

Syria: what is Turkey’s grand plan?

At least 9mn Syrians now fall under the responsibility of Ankara, offering it a bridgehead to fight Kurdish forces

Financial Times

Turkey Prepares to Expand Safe Zones in Syria Despite US Warnings

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent statement led to a dispute with the US concerning the safe zones in Syria. Erdogan on Monday said Ankara would soon launch new military operations along its southern borders to create safe zones 30 km (20 miles) deep to combat what he characterized as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan's vowed military operation returns spotlight to Syrian border towns

President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to carry out a new military incursion on Turkey's southern borders has triggered speculation about potential targets, with the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat emerging as a primary goal of any operation.

Reuters

Syria constitutional talks fail again in Geneva

Committee has been trying, and failing, to draft a new constitution since 2019, as the war in Syria continues.

Al Jazeera

Syria prison attack shows ISIL ‘absolutely’ growing stronger

The armed group continues to gain strength in the war-torn country after its defeat in 2019, analysts say.

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