SYRIA UPDATE
Al-Moallem to Grandi: Humanitarian organizations should assume responsibilities and contribute to the voluntary return of refugees
Al-Moallem clarified that the Syrian state renews in all occasions call for the Syrian citizens who were forced to leave the country due to the war to turn back, stressing that this issue is a top priority as the state is keen on restoring the infrastructure in the liberated areas.
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=160325
Syrian War Report – March 5, 2019: Israel Delivers More Strikes On Syria
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https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-march-5-2019-israel-delivers-more-strikes-on-syria/
Army foils terrorists infiltration attempt in Hama northern countryside, destroys their dens in Idleb countryside
Terrorist organizations continued its breaches of the de-escalation zone agreement in Idleb through repeating their attempts to infiltrate and attack military posts and safe villages in Hama northern countryside while army units operating in Hama retaliate with the suitable weapons, killing or injuring scores of terrorists.
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=160308
Turkey Reopens Key Border Crossing With Syria After 8-Year Hiatus
According to the state-run media, Turkish trucks are now able to cross the Oncupinar border gate in the province of Kilis after showing relevant travel documents to custom officials. Anadolu Agency claimed that 50 trucks had crossed to Syria through the gate in the last few hours after the opening.
https://southfront.org/turkey-reopens-key-border-crossing-with-syria-after-8-year-hiatus/
Russian-Syrian Coordination Committee Holds Another Session To Discuss Repatriation Of Syrian Refugees
Today we hold another session of joint coordination committees of the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic.
A total of 1,655,000 Syrian citizens have already returned to their homes from abroad, with 1,279,000 of internally displaced persons and over 375,000 of refugees from abroad.
Over the past month, more than 30,000 Syrian citizens have returned to their homes, including more than 3,900 internally displaced persons and over 26,000 refugees from foreign countries.
http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12219510@egNews
SATTELITE IMAGES OF US-CONTROLLED RUKBAN REFUGEE CAMP IN SYRIA: HUNDREDS OF GRAVES AND INSANITARY CONDITIONS
The released pictures allow to see the real living conditions in the refugee camp.
A waste deposit is located in close proximity to the living accommodations.
A notable part of the camp is tents and sheds, which means that no conditions allowing a permanent residence of thousands of people have been created. This is an especially acute problem during the winter.
No subsistence warehouses or meal stations are being observed.
https://friendsofsyria.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/sattelite-images-of-us-controlled-rukban-refugee-camp-in-syria-hundreds-of-graves-and-insanitary-conditions/
Military Situation In Syria On March 5, 2019 (Map Update)
A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
An IED destroyed a vehicle of government forces west of al-Bukamal;
Up to 500 people, including hundreds ISIS fighters, left the Baghuz pocket and surrendered to the SDF;
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), backed up by the US-led coalition, is clashing with ISIS in the Baghuz pocket;
At least 2 SDF members were reportedly assasinated by ISIS cells in the Shaddadi area;
According to reports, sporadic clashes between the YPG and Turkish-backed militants appear near Tell Rifaat on a constant basis;
The ceasefire regime is in fact not observed in eastern Idlib and northern Hama.
Food and other goods can be get only in pop-up markets controlled by militants.
https://southfront.org/military-situation-in-syria-on-march-5-2019-map-update/