Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Syria 'as soon as possible' after rebels capture Hama
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Syria 'as soon as possible' after rebels capture Hama

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China’s warning comes at a time when Beijing is drawing closer to Syria and has become one of the few nations that Assad has visited in recent times outside of West Asia. On that 2023 trip, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Assad announced a “strategic partnership” between their countries The Chinese embassy in Syria sent out an urgent notice to its citizens on Thursday advising them to leave the country “as soon as possible” as rebel forces continue their rampage against President Bashar al-Assad’s troops. “ advises Chinese citizens in the country to make use of available commercial flights to return home or leave the country as soon as possible.” The high commission further said that those who choose to remain in the country “may face extremely high-security risks and potential delays in receiving assistance”. Following overnight clashes, the rebels stormed Hama “from several sides” and engaged in street battles with Assad’s forces, Britain-based war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said.

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U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
4 days, 14 hours ago

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria

LA Times  

A Syrian man holds the Syrian opposition flag as he passes by a picture of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 9, 2024. Senior U.S. diplomats traveled to Damascus Friday and held a first-ever meeting with the rebels who toppled longtime dictator Bashar Assad. U.S. officials said they pressed the transitional government established by rebels to …

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world
1 week 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 …

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria

Al Jazeera  

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham armed group has pledged to form an inclusive government but the UN says the situation remains ‘fluid’. In a meeting in Turkiye, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was “imperative” to work against a resurgence of ISIL in Syria following the fall of al-Assad. In response, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara …

How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position
2 weeks ago

How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position

Firstpost  

The sudden collapse of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s regime after a quick and unexpected rebel victory has put China in a tricky spot. This visit came after Syria had been largely isolated internationally and Assad was looking for China’s support against ongoing Western sanctions and diplomatic pressure. China’s historical support for Assad Throughout Syria’s decade-long civil war, China positioned itself …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
2 weeks, 1 day 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. …

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty

ABC  

The end of Bashar Al-Assad and his family's half-century-long regime in Syria came gradually, then all at once. The following day, the rebels entered Aleppo, Syria's largest city, for the first time since they were pushed out in 2016 after a bloody military campaign by Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran. Capitalising on the government's diminished position, the …

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

CNN  

CNN — At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies. In a speech from the Umayyad Mosque on Sunday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, called the toppling of Assad a “victory for the entire Islamic nation.” “This is a nation that, if …

What will happen after the fall of Assad?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What will happen after the fall of Assad?

China Daily  

This aerial photo shows smoke billowing from a building in Damascus on December 8, 2024. Photo: VCG The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that China is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return as soon as possible. Syrian opposition fighters announced a curfew in Damascus on Sunday, effective from 4 pm to 5 am …

DC Edit | Assad regime's fall in Syria changes Mideast dynamics
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Assad regime's fall in Syria changes Mideast dynamics

Deccan Chronicle  

In a trice everything changed in Syria as the 50-year rule of the Assad family ended and the government collapsed, caving in to a lightning offensive of the rebels. The power equations in one of the world’s hottest of hot spots changed instantly with President Bashar al-Assad fleeing the country and leaving the superpowers and regional powers with an interest …

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria crumbled with astonishing speed after insurgents burst out of a rebel-held enclave and converged on the capital, Damascus, taking city after city in a matter of days. Friday, Nov. 29: Rebels enter Aleppo The insurgents enter Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, for the first time since they were …

Rebels hail end of Assad rule in Syria
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rebels hail end of Assad rule in Syria

Raw Story  

Islamist-led rebels took Damascus on Sunday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.Residents in the capital were seen cheering in the streets as the rebel factions heralded the departure of "tyrant" Assad, saying: "We declare the city of Damascus free." The head of war monitor the Syrian Observatory …

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus

The Independent  

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Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad

ABP News  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus for an undisclosed location as rebel forces declared their entry into the capital. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali stated that the government is prepared for any transition of power, while rebels proclaimed the "end of the era." According to AFP, a war monitoring group reported that the Syrian Army and security …

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus

The Independent  

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Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

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 Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

World reacts to Bashar al-Assad’s fall, capture of Syria’s Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

World reacts to Bashar al-Assad’s fall, capture of Syria’s Damascus

Al Jazeera  

Syrian opposition fighters have declared that the country has been “liberated” after they stormed the capital and announced that President Bashar al-Assad had fled the capital city to an unknown destination. “The end of Assad represents for millions of people in Syria a great relief,” she said, adding, “the country must not now fall into the hands of other radicals, …

Nations call for stability in Mideast amid Syria crisis
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nations call for stability in Mideast amid Syria crisis

China Daily  

Syrians with their belongings queue as they cross to Syria through the Lebanese border crossing point of Masnaa, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Sunday, Dec 8, 2024. China said it is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return to the country as soon as possible, after Syrian opposition forces pulled off a lightning 10-day offensive, capturing vast …

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Geir Pedersen, the United Nations special envoy for Syria, has expressed “cautious hope” after opposition fighters declared the rule of President Bashar al-Assad had come to an end. In a statement later on Monday, Pedersen described the long-running war in Syria as a “dark chapter” that “has left deep scars”, adding: “Today we look forward with cautious hope to the …

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Islamist-led rebels on Sunday declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, saying they have toppled him as they swept into Damascus and sent him fleeing. Here is a recap of their lightning offensive: November 27 Jihadists launch a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo, sparking clashes that kill more than …

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far
2 weeks, 2 days ago

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reportedly begun encircling Damascus, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Reuters Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups, on a lightning offensive through the country, said on Saturday they had started to surround Syria’s government-held capital Damascus. - ‘Damascus awaits’ - “Our forces have begun the final phase of encircling the capital, …

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria

Firstpost  

Before the meeting commenced, the Iranian foreign minister said he had “very frank and direct” talks with his Turkish counterpart and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting during the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital. After the discussions in Doha …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city. Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week. …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Syrian anti-government fighters celebrate as they pour into the captured …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 3 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

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Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb

Hindustan Times  

Syria Crisis: Syrian rebels announced full control over Homs, the third main city in the nation, before advancing to the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, on Saturday. While Daraa was lost to local armed groups, Aleppo, the second-largest city, and Hama fell to a rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist leader. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The stunning weeklong offensive appeared likely to continue, with insurgents setting their sights on Homs, the country’s third-largest city. The Syrian army on Thursday …

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of …

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Hafez Assad’s brother, Rifaat, led the artillery unit that shelled the city and killed thousands, earning him the nickname the “Butcher of Hama.” Only this year, Rifaat Assad was indicted …

'They will not be able to achieve...': Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem slams rebel offensive in Syria
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'They will not be able to achieve...': Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem slams rebel offensive in Syria

Firstpost  

“They will not be able to achieve their goals despite what they have done in past days, and we as Hezbollah will be by Syria’s side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can,” said Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address from an unknown location, on Friday, in this …

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

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 Syrian insurgents have forced president …

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo

Daily Mail  

Islamist-led rebel forces have captures yet another city in Syria, overrunning Assad's forces in the city of Hama as the insurgents contine their surprise offensive. After a night of violent clashes, the rebels entered Hama 'from several sides' and were engaged in street fighting with Assad's forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, a British organisation. A …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgency, announced in a video message that fighters had reached Hama in a …

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama

CNN  

CNN — Syrian rebels have driven government forces from Hama, a major city that the country’s regime had held over more than a decade of civil war, further weakening President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on the nation. The Syrian military said on Thursday that it had to withdraw from the strategically important hub of Hama after the rebels “penetrated several parts …

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition armed group says rebels have full control of Hama, the fourth-largest city in the country. Opposition forces have captured the city of Hama in central Syria, the latest victory for the rebels since they launched a lightning offensive eight days ago and a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The opposition also took over the city’s military airport, …

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-05 21:56 DAMASCUS -- The Syrian army announced Thursday that it has redeployed its forces outside the western-central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles with rebel groups, confirming that rebels have entered the city following intense attacks from multiple fronts. "Over the past few days, our armed forces have fought fierce battles to repel and thwart …

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive

China Daily  

DAMASCUS -- The Syrian army announced Thursday that it has redeployed its forces outside the western-central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles with rebel groups, confirming that rebels have entered the city following intense attacks from multiple fronts. "Over the past few days, our armed forces have fought fierce battles to repel and thwart the violent and successive attacks …

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
3 weeks ago

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Al Jazeera  

Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province. The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiraling violence in Syria as opposition groups continue to battle pro-government forces in the central province of Hama, and fighters from a US-backed, Kurdish-led coalition battle government forces in the country’s northeast. After their rapid takeover of …

China backs Assad forces against Turkey-backed rebels in Syrian civil war to restore ‘stability’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China backs Assad forces against Turkey-backed rebels in Syrian civil war to restore ‘stability’

Firstpost  

Amid pushback from opposition forces that have captured much of Aleppo, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has found support from allies Russia, Iran, and China China has come to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s support at a time his regime is facing a pushback from opposition forces. In the first offensive in nearly four years, Syrian opposition forces made rapid gains last …

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance

China Daily  

DAMASCUS — Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive in the northern countryside of Hama Province in central Syria, reclaiming key areas from rebel groups after days of intense clashes, state media and a war monitor reported on Sunday. In his first public comments since the offensive, released by the state news agency on Saturday evening, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said …

Rebels take strategic towns in Syria's Idlib, Hama provinces after attack against Iran, Russia-backed govt
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rebels take strategic towns in Syria's Idlib, Hama provinces after attack against Iran, Russia-backed govt

Firstpost  

Idlib, located in northwestern Syria, lies 59 kilometres away from Aleppo, the capital of the most populous governorate in the West Asian nation Smoke rises as a member of the rebels led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham drives on a motorbike in al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria November 29, 2024. According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

Syrian President Bashar Assad is in China on his first visit since the beginning of war in Syria
1 year, 3 months ago

Syrian President Bashar Assad is in China on his first visit since the beginning of war in Syria

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in China on Thursday on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria’s 12-year conflict, one in which Beijing has been one of his main backers. China’s Foreign Ministry said Assad would join other foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday …

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