The Minister of the Syrian Municipal Administration and the head of displaced persons of the Lebanese Interim Government discussed several issues to ensure the safe and speedy return of Syrian refugees

A landmark decision granted provincial governors broad authorities marking one of the most signifcant steps toward administrative decentralisation since 2011; the move will accelerate streamline project implementation, and reduce bureaucratic congestion

Women's Protection Unit, an all-female militia within the Syrian Democratic Forces, decided they will keep their armed presence despite the recent integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF

A new round of diplomatic appointments has been carried out, with seven chargé d'affaires named in world capitals; Syria currently counts 54 diplomatic missions and the move is part of ongoing efforts to reorganize the country's diplomatic structure

A Syrian tycoon linked to former regime has reportedly signed an agreement with the new government; al-Hal news outlet writes that the accord is a key test for the narrative of a "new phase"