‘Don’t rely on Putin’... ‘can’t handover Syria to terrorists’: The world reacts to Assad’s fall
1 month ago

‘Don’t rely on Putin’... ‘can’t handover Syria to terrorists’: The world reacts to Assad’s fall

Firstpost  

Assad’s reported departure comes less than two weeks after the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group challenged more than five decades of Assad family rule with a lightning rebel offensive that broke long-frozen frontlines in Syria’s civil war World powers vowed to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region after Islamist-led rebels on Sunday toppled its longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Prior to reports that Assad had fled to Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Syria must not be allowed to fall into the hands of a “terrorist group”. ‘Assad should be held accountable’: US “We will engage with all Syrian groups… to establish a transition away from the Assad regime toward independent, sovereign” Syria, US President Joe Biden said. ‘Heal wounds’: Turkey Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said his country, which has supported rebel movements in Syria, would help “to heal Syria’s wounds and guarantee its unity, integrity and security”. ‘Free will’: Iraq Iraq urged respect for the “free will of all Syrians and emphasises that the security, territorial integrity and independence of Syria are of paramount importance”, government spokesman Basim Alawadi said.

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Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser
1 week, 2 days ago

Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser

India TV News  

After former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power, the current regime in the Middle-Eastern country headed by de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa is slowly moving away from Russian and Iranian spheres of influence. Ukraine's growing proximity to Syria Giving further impetus to Zelenskyy's assertion, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he hopes, "that a new Syria would become a …

Post-Assad, a growing Turkish shadow in Syria
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Post-Assad, a growing Turkish shadow in Syria

Firstpost  

Now that Bashar al-Assad is gone and Turkey has emerged as a clear winner in the regime change episode, Recep Erdogan will have a big role to play ‘new Syria On December 8, 2024, a ‘New Syria’ was born. However, Turkey, because of its strategic location and closeness to the Syrian opposition forces that toppled the Assad regime, will play …

Iran's supreme leader says Syrian youth will resist incoming government
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Iran's supreme leader says Syrian youth will resist incoming government

Hindustan Times  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader on Sunday said that young Syrians will resist the new government emerging after the overthrow of President Bashar Assad as he again accused the United States and Israel of sowing chaos in the country. Iran's supreme leader says Syrian youth will resist incoming government Iran had provided crucial support to Assad throughout Syria's nearly …

What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that part is easy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that part is easy

Salon  

Trying to make sense of what just happened in Syria — where the seemingly impregnable regime of Bashar Assad abruptly collapsed two weeks ago in the face of an unexpected rebel onslaught — runs straight into the central paradox of global affairs: Everyone believes they’re on the right side of history, and can tell the good guys from the bad …

Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Syria's de facto new leader …

'It's not over': Khamenei says US is 'completely wrong' to say Iran's 'resistance' collapsed after Assad's fall
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'It's not over': Khamenei says US is 'completely wrong' to say Iran's 'resistance' collapsed after Assad's fall

Firstpost  

Fellow Axis members Hamas and Hezbollah have also suffered heavy losses since the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, sparking war in Gaza and later in Lebanon A handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on November 2, 2024, shows him waving to the crowd during a meeting with Iranian students …

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world

Raw Story  

Syria's new rulers stepped up engagement on Tuesday with countries that deemed ousted president Bashar al-Assad a pariah, with the French flag raised at the embassy for the first time in over a decade. After meeting Syria's new leaders, the United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said on Tuesday he was "encouraged", and that there was a "basis for ambitious …

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

Hindustan Times  

European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders' intentions just over a week after they seized power. Members of Syria's new authorities walk followed by a car as Syrian soldiers, At a meeting in Brussels, the EU's top diplomats said they want …

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
3 weeks, 5 days ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders’ intentions just over a week after they seized power. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc wants a “stable, peaceful and all-comprising government in place,” but that it will probably …

Where global players in Syria stand after Assad's downfall
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Where global players in Syria stand after Assad's downfall

ABC  

The world is watching to see how Syria's political landscape changes after a lightning advance by rebels swept Bashar al-Assad out of power. Mohammed Soliman from the US Foreign Policy Research Institute said the fall of Assad's regime had allowed Türkiye to play its "strongest hand yet in Syria". How the fall of Assad impacts Iran's Axis of Resistance Photo …

Russia, Turkey struggle to realign strategy for post-al Assad Syria
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia, Turkey struggle to realign strategy for post-al Assad Syria

India Today  

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime at the hands of the rebel coalition forces comprising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has thrown new challenges for the troubled nation. With Assad's departure, the conflict has transitioned into an uncertain phase with key players like Russia and Turkey, deeply entrenched in the region's …

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far:Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria for 24 years, has fallen. Many Syrians are celebrating the collapse of Mr. Assad’s dictatorial regime, but remain anxious about what is to come. Turkey, as the main backer of the HTS, sees an opportunity to expand its influence in West Asia, while Iran and Russia, the main backers of the Assad …

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia and Assad | Why did Kremlin back the Syrian autocrat and what does his fall mean

The Hindu  

Story so far: Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Moscow on Monday, mere hours after Syrian rebels overthrew his 24-year regime. Here’s a look at Russian backing of Assad regime and what his fall means Historic ties Russia and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1944 and Moscow has backed the country’s independence from French colonial in 1946. …

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?

Al Jazeera  

What’s next for Syria? Middle East experts and a former US diplomat join Marc Lamont Hill to unpack the fall of al-Assad. After more than 50 years of the al-Assad’s family reign over Syria, opposition forces, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, launched a swift and unexpected offensive that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. While al-Assad fled …

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West
4 weeks, 2 days ago

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West

The Independent  

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has led to questions over Russia’s ability to sustain its military adventures abroad. Whether – and how – Russia’s forces in place in the country will need to evacuate is just one of the open questions arising from the change of power in Syria. Another is what the potential impact may be …

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall

Firstpost  

With the ouster of the Assad dynasty, the opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling to secure their interests in Syria’s power vacuum The opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling for power in Syria’s power vacuum. From Israel, Turkey, and Iran in the region to Russia and the United States beyond …

What are the implications of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria? | In Focus podcast
1 month ago

What are the implications of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

After battling insurgency for 13 years, the Bashar al Assad regime has collapsed in Syria. An Al Qaida affiliate that today goes by the name of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has taken control of the Syrian capital Damascus. The immediate future of Syria now depends on the leader of the HTS, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, a man who was handpicked by Islamic …

What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?
1 month ago

What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Israel open image in gallery Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How Syria's shift shakes Iran's regional strategy
1 month ago

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How Syria's shift shakes Iran's regional strategy

Firstpost  

The fall of Assad has revealed the weakness of Iran’s plans in the region causing a crisis in both its foreign policy and domestic support as the country faces an uncertain future The removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by a rebel alliance has created serious challenges for Iran’s foreign policy. Blame and chaos in Tehran The fall of Syrian …

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm
1 month ago

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm

Deccan Chronicle  

Damascus: Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all nations to support an "inclusive" political process in Syria, saying the United States would eventually recognise a government …

Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’
1 month ago

Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’

Al Jazeera  

Supreme leader says Iranian intel warned of ‘enemy’ threats, denies ‘axis of resistance’ is weakened by fall of key ally. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the toppling of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while also blaming a “neighbouring” country of Syria. Speaking hours after al-Assad fled Syria on Sunday, US …

Iran suffers blow of ‘historic proportions’ with Assad’s fall
1 month ago

Iran suffers blow of ‘historic proportions’ with Assad’s fall

Live Mint  

Iran spent decades and billions of dollars building a network of militias and governments that allowed it to exercise political and military influence across the Middle East, and deter foreign attacks on its soil. Assad’s toppling destroys the remaining front line of Iran’s so-called “forward defense," said Ali Vaez, director of the International Crisis Group’s Iran Project. More important, it …

How fall of Assad regime in Syria will impact power equation in West Asia
1 month ago

How fall of Assad regime in Syria will impact power equation in West Asia

Firstpost  

The turn of events in the Syrian civil war has hit the world like a tsunami. The rapid crumbling of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime signals not just a transformation in Syria’s political landscape but also the dawn of a new era in the Middle East and global geopolitics. Geopolitical Shifts Iran: A Strategic Defeat The exit of Assad and the …

After Syria's Assad flees to Russia, his PM agrees to hand power to rebels
1 month ago

After Syria's Assad flees to Russia, his PM agrees to hand power to rebels

India Today  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Prime Minister said he had agreed on Monday to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government, a day after the rebels seized the capital Damascus and Assad fled to Russia. Assad's Prime Minister, Mohammed Jalali, told Al Arabiya TV he had agreed to hand power to the Salvation Government, an administration based in rebel-held territory …

‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia
1 month ago

‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia

Al Jazeera  

As Moscow shelters Syria’s longtime leader, analysts say Russia’s Middle East ambitions are likely to continue. Just last week, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov adamantly referred to the groups as “terrorists” in an interview with Al Jazeera. “Likewise, without the airbase at Hmeimim, providing air support to operations in Africa would also depend upon Turkey’s goodwill, which is something unlikely …

After Assad's fall, Syrian PM agrees to transfer power to rebel-led administration
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1 month ago

After Assad's fall, Syrian PM agrees to transfer power to rebel-led administration

Firstpost  

The prime minister of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday said he had agreed to transfer power to the rebel-led Salvation Government, following the rebels’ capture of Damascus and Assad’s flight to Russia, according to a report People walk at a souk, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo, Syria, on Monday. Reuters The …

Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin’s prestige?
1 month ago

Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin’s prestige?

Associated Press  

Almost exactly seven years ago, President Vladimir Putin stood with Russian troops at their air base in Syria and proudly declared victory over “terrorists” in that country as part of the Kremlin’s military intervention to prop up the government of Bashar Assad amid a civil war. A look at Russia’s involvement in Syria and the possible consequences of Assad’s demise …

Inside Bashar al-Assad's rise to Syrian president: From London eye doctor to tyrant after tragedy put him first in line to inherit throne as murderous dictator
1 month ago

Inside Bashar al-Assad's rise to Syrian president: From London eye doctor to tyrant after tragedy put him first in line to inherit throne as murderous dictator

Daily Mail  

The dramatic downfall of Syria's iron-fisted leader Bashar al-Assad marks an end to over 50 years of his family's brutal rule. Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma al-Assad pose during a visit to the Great Wall of China at Badaling on June 22, 2004 For years Asma was the face of female liberation in the Middle East; with her successful …

Syrians celebrate Assad downfall
1 month ago

Syrians celebrate Assad downfall

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: The world's attention is on the Middle East nation of Syria after the ousting of the repressive Assad regime. The news too reaching the allies of the deposed Assad regime with Russian television telling its viewers "the former president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, is in Moscow and he and his family members have received asylum for humanitarian reasons." …

Syria War Updates: Assad out, HTS in; world leaders calls for stability in Damascus – Firstpost
Top News
1 month ago

Syria War Updates: Assad out, HTS in; world leaders calls for stability in Damascus – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Syria War News Updates: International governments welcomed the end of the Assads’ autocratic government, as they sought to take stock of a new-look Middle East Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's government in the town of Bar Elias, Lebanon, near the border with Syria. US President Joe Biden on Sunday said deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be “held …

The fall of Damascus: Iran loses its strategic depth, but Israel may still be walking cautiously
1 month ago

The fall of Damascus: Iran loses its strategic depth, but Israel may still be walking cautiously

Firstpost  

While Israel must be relieved with Bashar al-Assad’s fall, the composition of the rebel forces, comprising Sunni jihadis of different hues, is not an alliance that Tel Aviv would be comfortable with either A man steps on an image of Syria’s deposed president, Bashar al-Assad, as people enter his home in the Malki neighborhood of Damascus. Image: Omar Haj Kadour/AFP …

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory
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1 month ago

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The military command of the Syrian opposition says its …

Assad’s Fall Shows Russia, Iran and Hamas Made a Bad Bet
1 month ago

Assad’s Fall Shows Russia, Iran and Hamas Made a Bad Bet

Live Mint  

A great many actors had a hand in the fall of Syria’s dictator, Bashar al-Assad: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Islamist group that led the offensive; Turkey, which nurtured and supported HTS; the myriad Syrian groups and people who gave a hated tyrant a final push. When Sinwar ordered Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023, he meant to revolutionize the …

'Long awaited': EU welcomes fall of Assad in Syria
1 month ago

'Long awaited': EU welcomes fall of Assad in Syria

Firstpost  

Leaders across the continent of Europe welcomed the demise of the 24-year-long reign of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, calling him a ‘dictator’ and his regime ‘barbaric’ People gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square as they celebrate, after Syria's army command notified officers on Sunday that President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of …

Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria: Biden
1 month ago

Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria: Biden

Deccan Chronicle  

The fall of the Assad regime that brutalised, tortured and killed thousands of innocent Syrians over the past half a century is a historic opportunity for the people of the country, outgoing US President Joe Biden said on Sunday.Biden spoke at the White House hours after rebel groups took over the country following more than a dozen years of violent …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
1 month ago

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum

Deccan Chronicle  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, Russian media reported, hours after a stunning rebel advance took over the capital of Damascus and ended the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector. …

‘Historic opportunity for people’: Joe Biden on fall of Assad regime in Syria
Top News
1 month ago

‘Historic opportunity for people’: Joe Biden on fall of Assad regime in Syria

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US President Joe Biden called the fall of the Assad regime, which had “brutalised, tortured, and killed” thousands of innocent Syrians over the past fifty years, a historic opportunity for the people of Syria. It's a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country,” he said. Third, we …

‘Unjust and tyrannical rule’: How world reacted to Assad's ouster from Syria
1 month ago

‘Unjust and tyrannical rule’: How world reacted to Assad's ouster from Syria

Hindustan Times  

With many Syrians abroad and in the Middle East celebrating the fall of Syria's authoritarian government to jihadi militants, the event triggered mixed reactions across the region and beyond, ranging from jubilation to concern over an uncertain future. Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well organised and take care of their country.” Many citizens in …

Syrian regime change: How emergence of new political set up will shape the Middle East?
1 month ago

Syrian regime change: How emergence of new political set up will shape the Middle East?

India TV News  

After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria went through unprecedented change in its political landscape as within 10 days of launching an offensive, the opposition rebels successfully took control of Damascus, ending Bashar Al-Assad's rule. The development may change the entrenched dynamics of the Middle East as Syria and Assad remained one of the key players in the region. …

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule
1 month ago

Russia: Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

CNN  

CNN — The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. The fall of the House of Assad deals a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aspirations as a Middle East power broker – and raises new questions about the fragility of his own regime. “Putin has thrown Assad under the bus to …

Fall of Assad regime 'historic opportunity for people' of Syria: Biden
1 month ago

Fall of Assad regime 'historic opportunity for people' of Syria: Biden

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The fall of the Assad regime that brutalised, tortured and killed thousands of innocent Syrians over the past half a century is a historic opportunity for the people of the country, outgoing US President Joe Biden said on Sunday. Biden spoke at the White House hours after rebel groups took over the country following more than a dozen years …

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends
1 month ago

Assad flees to Russia as rule over Syria ends

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Good morning. Sabra Lane: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli troops into the buffer zone between Syria and Israeli-occupied territory, claiming he's concerned the chaos in Syria could threaten Israel. Jane Norman: And that presents risk, he says, when 90 per cent of the nation's coal-fired power stations are on track to exit the grid within 10 …

Israel, Turkey emerge as big winners from fall of Basher al-Assad's regime in Syria
1 month ago

Israel, Turkey emerge as big winners from fall of Basher al-Assad's regime in Syria

Firstpost  

While Turkey and Israel stand to benefit from the new order, the power vacuum in Syria raises concerns about potential instability and the rise of extremist factions Israel and Turkey have emerged as winners due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Agencies The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has triggered a dramatic reshaping of West Asian geopolitics, with …

Assad’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but also ‘a moment of risk,’ Biden says
1 month ago

Assad’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but also ‘a moment of risk,’ Biden says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Middle East. Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled because close ally Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, “was not interested in …

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
1 month ago

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm

Associated Press  

Across the Middle East and beyond, the fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm. Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well organized and take care of their country.” Many citizens in Syria’s neighboring countries reacted with joy to news Assad was gone. Iran, …

Analysis: Collapse of Syria’s Assad is a blow to Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’
1 month ago

Analysis: Collapse of Syria’s Assad is a blow to Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’

Associated Press  

MANAMA, Bahrain — For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worse. Ali Akbar Velayati, a key adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, once called Assad and Syria “the golden ring of the resistance chain in the region.” “Without the Syrian government, this chain will break and the resistance against Israel and its supporters will be weakened.” That break …

Who Is Bashar al-Assad? From Eye Doctor To Controversial Leader Who Had To Flee War-Torn Syria
1 month ago

Who Is Bashar al-Assad? From Eye Doctor To Controversial Leader Who Had To Flee War-Torn Syria

ABP News  

After nearly 14 years of devastating war, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end, with rebel forces taking control of the capital Damascus. Russia, an ally, said Sunday Bashar al-Assad has "stepped down" as president of Syria and "left" the country. This was the first official statement after the rebels — Islamist militant group Hayat …

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage
1 month ago

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage

Live Mint  

As Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the fall of Assad government and paid tribute to the Syrian people for their courage and patience. In a post on social media platform X, President Macron said: “I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, …

The Fall Of Bashar Assad After 14 Years Of War In Syria Brings To An End A Decades-Long Dynasty
1 month ago

The Fall Of Bashar Assad After 14 Years Of War In Syria Brings To An End A Decades-Long Dynasty

Huff Post  

FILE - In this photo provided by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Syrian President Bashar Assad listens during the Arab summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad fled the country on Sunday, bringing to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto control as his country fragmented in a …

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