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A visit by Salam to Damascus is expected to involve discussions on specific files. The exact nature of the work and the files to be discussed during this visit are being questioned. Damascus will deal with files concerning relations between two countries, specifically focusing on borders and land transport. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Damascus to enhance bilateral relations with Syria. Following his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Salam announced progress in addressing issues between Lebanon and Syria, promising that results would appear soon. He said establishing new Lebanese-Syrian relations based on mutual respect and non-challenge.

Authorities seek to integrate female fighters, including the Kurdish Women's Protection Units (YPJ), into women's police or non-combat civilian and security institutions.

Atef Najib, a cousin of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is reportedly facing trial in Syria. Hamoud believes it is appropriate that Assad's cousin is standing trial in Syria. There is a stated hope that the long-time dictator will eventually face trial in Syria. Abdul Basaran and Moritz Behrendt reported on this development. Other high-ranking officials of the old regime, including the dictator himself, are also accused. The trial relates to the arrest and torture of youths who sprayed anti-regime slogans in Daraa in 2011. Atef Najib is facing at least 10 charges in a trial related to the Syrian civil war. The trial is considered, with news coverage from Al Jazeera.

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of an officer who served during the era of the deposed President Bashar al-Assad. The officer is accused of involvement in a chemical attack that occurred in 2013.

Iraq believes a file concerning fighters could 'explode,' potentially slowing an agreement or complicating its implementation. The new Syrian leadership recognizes that ignoring thousands of trained fighters could open a new crisis within the merger agreement with QSD.

A source reported 'Chemical Houthi' activity east of Damascus, alleging cooperation with the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah Lebanon. A report alleges chemical activity by Houthis in East Damascus. A report also mentioned an insecure plan in the Khawir Mia region of Iran.

Senior military officers from the era of the 'ousted President Bashar al-Assad' were mentioned by a source. One of the arrested officers, Hadal Ahmad Daoub, is accused of involvement in a chemical attack.

Individuals associated with the ousted President Bashar al-Assad are expected to stand trial. The Interior Ministry confirmed that the process for associates of ousted President Bashar al-Assad to stand trial is completed.

An individual associated with al-Assad is accused of involvement in a chemical attack on the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. Washington has confirmed its observation of the event.

The new Syrian leadership recognizes that ignoring thousands of trained female fighters could lead to a new crisis within the integration agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).