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The presidential envoy, Brigadier General Ziad Al-Ayesh, met with the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, in the city of Al-Hasakah, in the presence of the Director of the Political Affairs Department in the governorate, Abbas Hussein.

During the meeting, a number of critical issues were discussed, most notably the progress of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian army, the release of a new batch of detainees, and resolving the matters related to the prisons under the SDF. The talks also covered securing the return of displaced families to their villages in Tal Abyad, Raqqa, Afrin, and the countryside of Al-Hasakah. This meeting comes within the framework of efforts aimed at addressing outstanding issues.

The Syrian youth Osama Fahd Al-Fahd (17 years old) was killed on the evening of Friday, April 3, 2026, after an Israeli tank targeted a civilian vehicle he was traveling in, west of Al-Zaaroura Farm, under Al-Rafid Municipality, in the southern countryside of Quneitra, near the border with the occupied Golan Heights.

According to reports by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) and local media outlets, the tank fired a shell directly at the vehicle while the young man was in the area checking on his livestock, resulting in his immediate death.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and considering it part of the ongoing Israeli attacks targeting civilians in border areas.

No official comment has yet been issued by the Israeli side regarding the incident, which occurs amid continuous tension along the Syrian borders with the occupied Golan.

Suwayda Governorate witnessed a new breach of the ongoing ceasefire late Friday evening, after one of the National Guard’s positions came under attack by an armed drone, with no human casualties reported.

The attack took place during the late hours of the night, when the drone targeted one of the National Guard’s positions, in what was described as a direct violation of the ceasefire currently in effect between the parties in the region.

The drone was launched from areas under the control of the transitional government, further heightening tensions amid a fragile truce that has, in recent days, seen a state of field caution and relative adherence to the terms of the agreement, despite ongoing warnings that it could collapse due to repeated violations and mutual provocations.

In the aftermath of the strike, National Guard forces responded by shelling the sites believed to be the drone’s launch points, stressing that the response came within the framework of legitimate self-defense aimed at protecting military positions and preventing further breaches.

Simultaneously, the surrounding area witnessed a wide-scale security alert, amid fears of possible field escalation should the violations continue—an outcome that threatens to undermine the current de-escalation efforts and bring tensions back to the forefront.

A new convoy departed from the city of Qamishlo to Afrin, transporting 200 families, in joint coordination between the Governor of al-Hasakah and the Internal Security Forces command in both al-Hasakah and Aleppo provinces, with the participation of Civil Defense teams.

On the 14th anniversary of its establishment, the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) reaffirmed their ongoing struggle for women’s freedom and the building of a democratic Syria, highlighting their role in protecting women, participating in defeating ISIS, and promoting the values of equality and coexistence.

In a statement, they emphasized that joining the Syrian Ministry of Defense requires clear constitutional and legal guarantees, revealing that dialogue with the ministry in Damascus is ongoing without a final agreement reached yet.

They also called on all women’s movements to support this phase and to strengthen the joint struggle for a free and equal Syrian future led by women.

The commander of the Internal Security Forces (Asayish), Siamand Afrin, announced via the platform X the dispatch of the second convoy of displaced families returning to the Afrin region, as part of ongoing efforts to organize the return of residents to their home areas.

He explained that this step comes after the successful and safe arrival of the first convoy, and is based on prior understandings aimed at ensuring a gradual and well-organized return of the displaced.

According to the statement, the convoy is scheduled to depart tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. from Martyr Yousif Kalo Roundabout in the city of Qamishli, carrying around 200 families, and will travel along the M4 highway toward the Afrin region.

Siamand Afrin affirmed that efforts are continuing to guarantee a safe and orderly return for all residents, calling on the families registered in this convoy to adhere to the specified time and location to ensure the process proceeds according to the planned schedule, and wishing them a safe journey.

Contact has been lost with 17-year-old Ghazal Hani Naous since April 1, 2026, while she was returning to her home in the countryside of Baniyas after attending a lesson. This incident adds to a سلسلة of cases involving the disappearance of underage girls.

Communication with the girl was cut off أثناء her way home, prompting her family to issue appeals for assistance in locating her and uncovering her fate, amid growing public concern over the recurrence of such incidents.

Recent documented cases indicate that most of the girls reported missing or abducted were under the age of 18, highlighting an escalation in such incidents and increasing demands from families for swift action to clarify the circumstances and implement measures to prevent their recurrence.

A number of residents of the city of Qamishlo organized a protest vigil today to demand clarification of the fate of prisoners and detainees, as well as their immediate release, amid growing calls from families to bring this humanitarian issue to an end.

The vigil witnessed broad participation from relatives of the prisoners and civil society groups, with protesters raising banners and placards calling for the disclosure of their places of detention and ensuring their release without delay. Participants stressed that the continued uncertainty surrounding the fate of the prisoners only deepens the suffering of their families, urging the relevant authorities to take urgent measures and respond immediately to these demands.

The town of Jelbiyah in the countryside of Kobani witnessed widespread popular rejection today following the appointment of a new mayor by the Syrian Interim Government. The move sparked significant opposition among local residents, who viewed the decision as contrary to existing understandings regarding the administration of the area.

The appointment conflicts with agreements between the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Autonomous Administration, and the Syrian Interim Government, which guarantee the local population the right to manage their affairs and to elect their representatives and officials in the region.

Residents gathered in front of the municipality building to express their opposition to the decision, before the Interim Government’s public security forces intervened to disperse the protest, firing live ammunition in the vicinity.

The security forces also prevented media outlets and journalists from covering the protests, with several reporters facing harassment while attempting to document the events.

Meanwhile, a number of Kobani residents went to Jelbiyah to support the protesters, calling for the municipality to continue functioning under local administration and rejecting any externally imposed decisions.

It is noteworthy that elements of the Interim Government prevented the protesters from issuing a statement regarding the events in the town following the mayoral appointment, a move that residents considered a blatant marginalization of their local autonomy.

The General Command of the Women’s Protection Units held a meeting with the Syrian Minister of Defense, Murhaf Abu Qasra, during which ways to integrate women’s forces into the Ministry of Defense and the Syrian army were discussed.

The meeting addressed the organizational and legal aspects related to the integration process, in addition to discussing the role of women and their participation in the military institution during the upcoming phase.

The Women’s Protection Units stated that the Minister of Defense showed flexibility in continuing dialogue on ensuring women’s participation within the military institution, noting that during the meeting they also called for the release of their captured female and male comrades.