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Senior member of US-backed SDF 'defects' to FSA rebels

SDF's spokesperson Talal Silo hands himself to Free Syrian Army near Jarablus city in northern Syria, Syrian rebels say. SDF hasn't confirmed the development.

Jarablus still faces challenges as life returns to normal

The Syrian opposition-held town of Jarablus is rebuilding itself a year after Operation Euphrates Shield. But FSA factions based there are dealing with new problems.

Russia agrees on de-escalation zone mechanism with Syrian opposition

Meanwhile, the Ahrar al Sham opposition group enters into a ceasefire agreement with the Tahrir al Sham alliance, under which the former and other opposition factions would "leave the Bab al Hawa crossing and turn it over to civilian administration."

Trump's decision to stop arming Syria rebels a "concession" to Russia

Experts say the US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the CIA programme that trains, arms and pays moderate Syrian rebels fighting the Bashar al Assad regime will weaken resistance and signals a new low in Turkey-US relations.

CIA support for anti-regime rebel groups to halt: US officials

The programme to arm and train moderate rebel groups in their fight against the Assad regime by the CIA is to be halted by the Trump administration.

YPG to hand over bodies of nine FSA fighters to Turkey after clashes

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the handover was arranged by Russia. The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) members were killed during clashes between US-backed FSA on Monday.

Turkey-backed FSA launches offensive against US-backed SDF in Syria

Clashes between Free Syrian Army and Syrian Democratic Forces leave dozens dead in northern Syria. Ankara resolves at National Security Council meeting that Turkey will not accept PYD/PKK presence in Syria even if they are battling Daesh

US-backed SDF advances against Daesh in Syria's Raqqa

The YPG-dominated alliance of SDF militia claims it has taken control of a town south of the city of Raqqa where Daesh ran a major military base and training camp.

Turkish forces neutralise YPG targets responsible for attacking FSA

In response to a YPG attack targeting Turkey-backed FSA, Turkish forces neutralised YPG targets in the town of Azaz in northern Syria.

Regime and allied forces launch eastern Syria offensive

The offensive is part of a campaign to recapture full control of the Syrian Badia, where the advance of the regime and Iranian-backed militias southeast of Palmyra has brought them within reach of the Iraqi frontier for the first time in years.

Syrian regime declares 48-hour truce in city of Daraa

The announcement came on the same day as the United Nations said it wanted to start a fresh round of peace talks between Syrian factions on July 10 in Geneva.

Syrian army and allies step up bombings in Deraa

Attacks in areas of the southern city held by opposition fighers have escalated as the Syrian regime looks to open a direct route from Damascus to the Jordanian border.