Analysis | Syria’s hopes of rebuilding after quake grow dim as civil war enters 13th year
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis | Syria’s hopes of rebuilding after quake grow dim as civil war enters 13th year

The Hindu  

The recent deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria which caused billions of dollars in damage has boosted the prospects of Syria’s once widely shunned president’s return to the Arab fold, but appears unlikely to jump-start large-scale reconstruction in the war-ravaged country. As Syria’s conflict enters its 13th year on March 13, President Bashar Assad’s government still refuses to make concessions to his domestic opponents, rejecting long-standing demands by the United States and its allies as a political solution remains elusive. Still, the quake and recent rapprochement between regional powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia, who since 2011 have supported rival groups in Syria’s conflict, may be a turning point in Damascus’ political fortunes. Tunisia’s president recently said he hopes to reestablish ties with Syria, while the foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt met with Mr. Assad in Damascus for the first time since 2011. Riyadh is hosting the next Arab League summit in May, where most states hope to restore Syria’s membership after it was suspended in 2011, the Arab League's Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Tuesday.

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Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster
3 days ago

Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print During the Assad family’s 50 years of iron-fisted rule, Alawites held many top positions in the military and in the …

What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts
3 days, 12 hours ago

What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print So far, Syria’s transition has been surprisingly smooth. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook …

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world
6 days, 17 hours 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 …

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad
1 week ago

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad

The Hindu  

In December 2024, the world watched in shock as Bashar al-Assad’s iron grip over Syria unravelled in a matter of days, bringing an abrupt end to a brutal 14-year civil war. This video takes on a comprehensive journey through Syria’s tumultuous history, starting from the uprising in 2011 that spiralled into a full-scale civil war. With exclusive insights into the …

Syria’s new rulers must not repeat the past mistakes of Lebanon and Iraq
1 week, 1 day ago

Syria’s new rulers must not repeat the past mistakes of Lebanon and Iraq

Al Jazeera  

In these first days of what is being hailed as a “new era” in Syria, the authorities now controlling Damascus are sending mixed signals. The path they eventually choose to follow will determine whether the mistakes and miscalculations that devastated not only al-Assad’s Syria but also Iraq and Lebanon will be repeated here in this “new era”. This appointment, made …

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained
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1 week, 2 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 …

Syria won't become flourishing democracy overnight, but it won't join the league of failed states either
1 week, 2 days ago

Syria won't become flourishing democracy overnight, but it won't join the league of failed states either

Firstpost  

Seeing the checks and balances of the various interest groups within and outside Syria, it can be concluded that these forces would not allow Syria to drift into the crisis in which Iraq was post-2003, and Libya drifted and never recovered after the forcible removal of Muammar Gaddafi’s rule in 2011 The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and …

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan
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1 week, 2 days ago

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan

Firstpost  

Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a ‘credible and inclusive’ political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their fighters ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. File Image/Reuters A UN …

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria
1 week, 3 days ago

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination. Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. “Today’s agreement sends a unified message to the new interim authority and parties in Syria on the …

Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’
1 week, 3 days ago

Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’

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 Converging on Syria’s most iconic …

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?
1 week, 4 days 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 …

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran
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1 week, 4 days ago

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran

NPR  

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. It was a crown jewel in Iran's so-called access of resistance, which is a network of Iranian-backed militias aimed at undermining U.S. and Israeli power in the Middle East. NORTHAM: Israel has also …

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria

The Hindu  

After five decades of Assad family rule in Syria, the regime collapsed as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — the main militant group in Syria — swept through the country and rapidly advanced towards Damascus, capturing the city in just a few days. It seized Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, and then marched south, swiftly reaching Damascus on Sunday, …

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall
1 week, 4 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 …

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How Syria's shift shakes Iran's regional strategy
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 …

An Israeli Military Legend Lays Out Scenarios for a New Middle East
1 week, 6 days ago

An Israeli Military Legend Lays Out Scenarios for a New Middle East

Politico  

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. When Israel will see that there is an accountable regime in Syria, a regime committed to the 1974 agreement, it will withdraw back to the lines where it started from. He said, “I’m Syrian, you are Syrian, I’m going against Assad, I’m not going against the country or against you.” Abu …

The West must stop Syria from becoming a failed state
1 week, 6 days ago

The West must stop Syria from becoming a failed state

The Independent  

The images are reminiscent of the worst of history’s crimes against humanity, and the stories of sadism, sexual violence and murder perpetrated in the Sednaya prison in Damascus are almost beyond belief. More than most other nations emerging from a long civil war and the rule of a violent brute, Syria is perilously close to becoming another chaotic “failed state” …

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

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism
2 weeks ago

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

LA Times  

A boy poses for a photo with a Hayat Tahrir al Sham fighter Tuesday in the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in the old walled city of Damascus, Syria. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said in a statement that the U.S. would work with groups in Syria and regional partners to ensure that the transition from President Bashar Assad’s …

Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos
2 weeks ago

Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos

Al Jazeera  

Syrians have finally achieved what antigovernment protesters demanded 13 years ago when they first took to the streets to call for the “fall of the regime”. In Latakia, people were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former President Hafez al-Assad, Bashar’s father who ruled from 1971 till his death in 2000, as it was dragged behind a truck …

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria
2 weeks ago

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

Al Jazeera  

The Syrian regime has collapsed. Inevitably, how the future Syrian political leaders choose to approach these will reflect how the conflict is narrated and whether true reconciliation among Syrians will take place. This bodes well for any domestically driven reconciliation process, as it distinguishes between the regime’s decision-makers and everyday citizens who were a part of the army and bureaucracy. …

Who is governing Syria after Bashar al-Assad's exit? Syrian PM says…
2 weeks ago

Who is governing Syria after Bashar al-Assad's exit? Syrian PM says…

Hindustan Times  

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali sought to project a semblance of normalcy on Monday and claimed that “most” cabinet ministers are working from their offices in the capital, Damascus, despite armed rebels forcing ex-president Bashar al-Assad to flee the country to seek asylum in Russia. He also claimed that the government is “coordinating” with the insurgents and expressed readiness …

Syria: How a lightning assault by Syrian rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks ago

Syria: How a lightning assault by Syrian rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

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. Here’s a run-down of how the advance by insurgents …

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift
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2 weeks ago

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning turn of events, the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad collapsed without any resistance after a lightning offensive by rebel forces spearheaded by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham on Sunday. The traditional backers of Syria –– Russia and Iran –– remained involved in their conflicts with Ukraine and Israel, respectively, and were unable to sustain meaningful …

How It Happened: 2 Seismic Weeks That Toppled Syria's Government
2 weeks ago

How It Happened: 2 Seismic Weeks That Toppled Syria's Government

Huff Post  

An opposition fighter steps on a broken bust of the late Syrian President Hafez Assad in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 8, 2024. Friday, Nov. 29: Rebels enter Aleppo The insurgents enter Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, for the first time since they were pushed out in 2016 after a grueling military campaign by Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran. …

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict
2 weeks ago

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict

The Quint  

The HTS began life as an al Qaeda outfit, but it shed that baggage in 2017 and emerged as a locally focused group whose goal is to establish Islamic governance in Syria. The HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has signalled stability when he declared that public institutions “will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are …

Syria Civil War
2 weeks ago

Syria Civil War

ABP News  

Syria Civil War: India on Monday said it is monitoring the situation in Syria and advocated a peaceful Syrian-led political process a day after rebel groups took over the country following more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Bashar Assad and his family. We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting …

The View From India newsletter: The dramatic fall of Damascus
2 weeks ago

The View From India newsletter: The dramatic fall of Damascus

The Hindu  

Syria has just witnessed a dramatic shift, with opposition forces taking control of the country, after more than half a century of the Assad family’s repressive rule. President Assad effectively survived for 13 years since anti-government protests broke out, with help from Iran, Russia and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, who have been Syria’s strongest allies. On Sunday, December 8, barely a week …

Syrians celebrate Assad downfall
2 weeks 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." …

The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An opposition …

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria: Biden
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

With Assad out of the picture, here's how Middle East battle lines are redrawn
2 weeks, 1 day ago

With Assad out of the picture, here's how Middle East battle lines are redrawn

Firstpost  

The Syrian strongman had for nearly 14 years held off an uprising that many believed had been exhausted. Andreas Krieg, a security specialist at King’s College London, said that Iran and other “Axis of Resistance” members would now have to concentrate on their “home turf”. Russia, embroiled in a resource-sapping war with Ukraine, also faces high stakes decisions as it …

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East

NPR  

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East toggle caption Hussein Malla/AP The swift downfall of Bashar al-Assad is reverberating in Syria and throughout the Middle East. Sponsor Message Mouaz Moustafa, with the Syrian Emergency Task Force, an American aid group, said the U.S. forces have supplied humanitarian assistance to displaced civilians in a barren area on Syria's southern border. …

Syrians are justifiably rejoicing after decades of repression. Here are the three ways Syria can go
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrians are justifiably rejoicing after decades of repression. Here are the three ways Syria can go

ABC  

The end of Assad rule means many things, but particularly the long-overdue destruction of "the kingdom of silence", the paranoid security state that Hafez al-Assad built and his son Bashar intensified. What Syria's neighbours and major foreign powers do now Syria used to be called "the beating heart of the Arab world", but the weakness and desperation of the Assad …

Syrian regime change: How emergence of new political set up will shape the Middle East?
2 weeks, 1 day 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. …

Syria Civil War: Joe Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity' – India TV
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria Civil War: Joe Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity' – India TV

India TV News  

Syria Civil War: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a statement on the fall of the Bashar Assad government. Biden said 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. US will work with its partners …

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall

India TV News  

US Central Command carried out dozens of precision airstrikes on December 8, targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria. Rebels seized the capital, Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia after more than a decade of civil war and six decades of Assad dynasty rule. Major developments in Syria US airstrikes targeted over 75 ISIS-linked sites using …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian factions say they hope the new Syrian authorities will support Palestine’s struggle for freedom and justice. Here’s how leading Palestinian groups reacted to the fall of al-Assad over the past days: Palestinian Authority The State of Palestine, run by the PA, said on Sunday that it stands by the Syrian people, “respecting their will and political choices, in a …

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence

China Daily  

Taking advantage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, Syria's rebel groups, a coalition with a complicated composition and backed by foreign forces including the United States and Turkiye, launched a surprise offensive against Syria's pro-government forces last month. The lightning advance of the Syrian rebel forces has plunged the Middle East country into further violence, chaos and now …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s next after decades of brutal rule?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s next after decades of brutal rule?

CNN  

CNN — The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship seemed a distant prospect two weeks ago. A new rebel coalition, led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack and took control of Syria’s largest city Aleppo on November 30, a seismic move that met little resistance from the Syrian army. Syria’s rebel coalition is a new …

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 …

Israel, Turkey emerge as big winners from fall of Basher al-Assad's regime in Syria
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
2 weeks, 1 day 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, …

The Fall Of Bashar Assad After 14 Years Of War In Syria Brings To An End A Decades-Long Dynasty
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

Syria’s Assad Regime Falls as Opposition Forces Take Damascus, Marking End of 13-Year Civil War
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria’s Assad Regime Falls as Opposition Forces Take Damascus, Marking End of 13-Year Civil War

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 08, 2024 14:53 IST - 6 MINS READ On a chilly December morning in Kilis, a Turkish city bordering Syria, the air was thick with anticipation. “These facilities will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are officially handed over.” This calculated approach has raised questions about Jolani’s vision for Syria. “Jolani holds …

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