Syria’s Assad: Last man standing amid new Arab uprisings
5 years, 8 months ago

Syria’s Assad: Last man standing amid new Arab uprisings

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — It’s Arab Spring, season II, and he’s one of the few holdovers. Syria’s President Bashar Assad has survived an uprising, a years-long ruinous war and an Islamic “caliphate” established over parts of his broken country. Although the Arab League said it was not yet time to restore Syria’s membership to the 22-member organization, the issue was discussed at their annual summit for the first time since the country was deprived of its seat eight years ago. Oil Minister Ali Ghanem denied plans for a hike, warning of a “war of rumors that is more severe than the political war.” The government’s inability to cope with rising needs has fueled criticism and anger even among its support base. Militarily, the defeat of the Islamic State group’s “caliphate” last month closed one brutal chapter of the war but opens the door to an array of potential other conflicts.

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The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban
1 day, 7 hours ago

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban

The Diplomat  

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last month marked a turning point not only for Syria but also for Islamist movements worldwide. Moreover, the Syrian rebels’ victory could inspire opposition movements within Afghanistan and embolden moderate Taliban officials to push back against their leader’s hardline rule. HTS and the Taliban: Diverging Paths While the Syrian rebel group’s blend of …

Inside Bashar Assad’s detention centers, where ‘death was the least bad thing’
4 days, 2 hours ago

Inside Bashar Assad’s detention centers, where ‘death was the least bad thing’

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Handcuffed and squatting on the floor, Abdullah Zahra saw smoke rising from his cellmate’s flesh as his torturers gave him electric shocks. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Blankets used by prisoners as mattresses are seen at Branch 215, a detention facility …

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?
5 days, 7 hours ago

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it is taking a wait-and-see approach to the fledgling government in Syria, with diplomats in recent weeks holding initial meetings with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham head, and the country’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. “Syria needs major …

AP PHOTOS: Syria’s new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad’s loyalists
1 week, 1 day ago

AP PHOTOS: Syria’s new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad’s loyalists

Associated Press  

HOMS, Syria — Syria’s new security forces deployed in tanks on Thursday in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers loyal to ousted President Bashar Assad who have refused to surrender their weapons. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Members of the new security forces search an apartment …

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell
1 week, 2 days ago

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell

NPR  

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell A former ISIS fighter who fought alongside rebels to topple former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad says he will turn against the new Syrian leadership if strict Islamic rule is not imposed. REZVANI: With a rifle slung across his back, wearing loose highwater pants, sneakers and …

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 …

Syria looks to pick up the pieces of its shattered economy
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria looks to pick up the pieces of its shattered economy

Live Mint  

DAMASCUS, Syria—More than a decade of civil war left Syria’s economy in shambles. Now, as Syria’s new leaders seek to rebuild, they are confronting a raft of challenges, including convincing Western powers to lift sanctions and regaining control of the country’s oil sector. “If we gain control of the country’s oil fields, we can gain a level of energy independence, …

Now Syria’s long-ruling Baath party is collapsing, too
1 week, 5 days ago

Now Syria’s long-ruling Baath party is collapsing, too

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — A few days after insurgents in Syria overthrew President Bashar Assad, his ruling Baath party announced it was freezing its activities, marking a stunning change in fortunes for the political group that had ruled for more than six decades. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

Alawite tensions rise under Syria's new caretaker regime
1 week, 5 days ago

Alawite tensions rise under Syria's new caretaker regime

India Today  

A new caretaker government has been installed in Syria under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, with Ahmed al-Sharaa serving as the de facto ruler. The new regime is actively conducting security crackdowns on remnants of the Assad regime, with large-scale operations in key areas such as Latakia and Damascus. The collapse of the Assad regime has left Syria fragile, …

Syria’s de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria’s de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syria’s de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria’s different forces …

AP PHOTOS: Portraits of former Syrian rebels now soldiers
2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Portraits of former Syrian rebels now soldiers

Associated Press  

Former Syrian rebels who now serve as part of the new Syrian government’s armed forces posed for photo portraits with their weapons Friday. A member of the new armed forces, former rebel who took part in the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government and now serves in the new Syrian government, poses for a picture as he stands at a square …

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust Assad
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust 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. HTS commanders told The Independent that for four years …

Deadly ambush, protests challenge Syrian leaders’ new power
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Deadly ambush, protests challenge Syrian leaders’ new power

Live Mint  

DAMASCUS, Syria—Syria’s new rulers are facing challenges to their authority, including clashes with allies of the old regime and protests accusing them of destroying religious symbols. Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched the assault that overthrew dictator Bashar al-Assad and has now positioned itself as the country’s new government. In the largest incident, it said at least 14 members of …

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 …

Syria: At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new authorities say
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria: At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new authorities say

CNN  

CNN — At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former forces of deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, the interior ministry said on Thursday, in an indication of challenges for the country’s new government. It came hours after the new government’s military operations command said its forces killed “a besieged group of …

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties

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 Clashes between Islamists who took …

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad’s supporters kill 6 fighters
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad’s supporters kill 6 fighters

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government killed six Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to a British-based war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the fighters were killed while trying to arrest a former official in Assad’s government, accused of issuing execution orders and …

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back

Al Jazeera  

The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria. Iran’s top diplomat has said it is too soon to judge Syria’s future as many developments could affect it after his counterpart in the fledgling Syrian government heavily criticised Tehran. The comments came after Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani told Iran …

Syria’s new rebel leaders have control of the country. Now what?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria’s new rebel leaders have control of the country. Now what?

Live Mint  

DAMASCUS, Syria—Victorious Islamist rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa spends his days conferring with advisers and meeting a stream of visitors—U.S. HTS political affairs bureau member Mohamed Khaled described in a briefing with reporters the group’s to-do list: Merge rebel groups into a national army, bring back Syrian refugees, write a constitution and staff government ministries. “Based on what they do now …

Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide

New York Times  

Only weeks ago, Mr. al-Assad still ruled most of Syria. Several groups ultimately weakened the terrorist group: primarily the Kurdish-led forces, which were supported by U.S. airstrikes, but also Syrian government forces backed by government allies and rebels But longstanding relationships in Syria were turned upside down this month when a coalition of rebels from the north swept to Damascus, …

Syrians find candid photos of ousted President Bashar al-Assad from abandoned residences
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrians find candid photos of ousted President Bashar al-Assad from abandoned residences

Hindustan Times  

Syrians find candid photos of ousted President Bashar al-Assad from abandoned residences Syrians are fascinated by glimpses from the private life of their ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who was accused of widespread. Syrians are fascinated by glimpses from the private life of their ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who was accused of widespread repression of dissenters. 2 / 4 A man …

Iran's supreme leader says Syrian youth will resist incoming government
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A prominent Lebanese politician held talks on Sunday with the insurgent who led the overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad, with both expressing hope for a new era in relations between their countries. He expressed hope that Lebanese-Syrian relations “will return to normal.” Jumblatt’s father, Kamal, was killed in 1977 in an ambush near a Syrian roadblock during …

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

Associated Press  

QARDAHA, Syria — On the walls of the palatial mausoleum built to house the remains of former Syrian President Hafez Assad, vandals have sprayed variations of the phrase, “Damn your soul, Hafez.” Nearly two weeks after the ouster of his son, Bashar Assad, people streamed in to take photos next to the burned-out hollow where the elder Assad’s grave used …

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 …

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

LA Times  

Women look at photos of people reported to be missing, in the Marjeh square in Damascus, Syria. A prominent Lebanese politician held talks on Sunday with the insurgent who led the overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad, with both expressing hope for a new era in relations between their countries. He expressed hope that Lebanese-Syrian relations “will return to normal.” …

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

Ten Years Later, a Political Exile Returns to a Syria in Transition
3 weeks ago

Ten Years Later, a Political Exile Returns to a Syria in Transition

New York Times  

“I’m very excited but also very overwhelmed. It’s an amazing feeling.” When Sawsan Abou Zainedin fled Bashar al-Assad’s rule more than a decade ago, she thought she might never return. Now, after the fall of the regime, she’s headed to her hometown in southern Syria to see her father for the first time in seven years. These few months are …

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
3 weeks, 1 day 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 de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West
Trending News
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 …

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists

Raw Story  

Bashar al-Assad's overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses -- but the jihadists may also try to exploit the vacuum left by his fall. On December 8 -- the day Syrian rebels took the capital Damascus -- Washington announced strikes on more than 75 …

The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array of actors seeking to secure interests in what may emerge to be a dangerous power vacuum. Before Assad’s fall, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had repeatedly pledged an imminent ground operation into northern Syria, aiming to empty the area of fighters …

'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, 3 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 …

The View From India newsletter: Disaster or rebirth: What’s next for Syria?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The View From India newsletter: Disaster or rebirth: What’s next for Syria?

The Hindu  

Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the U.S., welcomed Afghan Mujahideen leaders in the White House in November 1987. The U.S., along with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, were training and arming the Mujahideen against Afghanistan’s communist regime and its Soviet backers. This provided an opportunity for Mr. Assad’s rivals to interfere in Syria’s civil war. In the subsequent months, the …

Ousted Leader Assad Claims He Wanted To Stay In Syria But Was Evacuated By Russia
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ousted Leader Assad Claims He Wanted To Stay In Syria But Was Evacuated By Russia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DAMASCUS — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but the Russian military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack. The spokesman for the transitional government’s political department said in an interview Monday that “the Assad regime is finished …

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad
3 weeks, 4 days 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 ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but the Russian military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack. AP AUDIO: Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports …

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his regime
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his regime

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. open image in gallery Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad …

‘Never sought refuge’: Syria's Bashar al-Assad in first statement since ouster
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Never sought refuge’: Syria's Bashar al-Assad in first statement since ouster

Hindustan Times  

Ousted Syrian ex-president Bashar al-Assad in his first public statement since exile said he “never” intended to step down or “seek refuge” out of the country and was prepared to fight “terrorism”. Assad said Syria has “fallen into the hands of terrorism” and stressed that his bond with people “remains unshaken by any position or circumstance”. The exiled Syrian president …

'Planned To Keep Fighting, But...' Bashar Al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Planned To Keep Fighting, But...' Bashar Al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria

ABP News  

In his first statement after fleeing from Syria, ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad said that he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus, but the Russians military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

Toppled Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flew $250 million in cash to Moscow: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Toppled Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flew $250 million in cash to Moscow: Report

Hindustan Times  

According to a report, ousted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad sent $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019. FILE - An image of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad covers the facade of a provincial government office in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, The report, if true, shows the financial ties that Assad enjoyed …

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia

India Today  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since the dramatic fall of his regime last week, asserting that "asylum was never an option, but Russia evacuated him due to drone attacks in Damascus", according to news agency AFP. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

Syria’s new rulers must not repeat the past mistakes of Lebanon and Iraq
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria

Al Jazeera  

Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel, say state fell into ‘hands of terrorism’. In the first public remarks attributed to Bashar al-Assad since he left Syria, the deposed Syrian president has defended his rule and denied planning his departure as armed opposition fighters closed in on Damascus earlier this month. A statement said to be …

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 22:17 DAMASCUS -- Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on Dec 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departure for Russia. The statement, released via the Syrian Presidency's Telegram account, addressed rumors surrounding al-Assad's departure and the collapse of his government after more than 13 …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Paris eyes post-Assad Syria: Diplomatic team set for assessment mission
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Paris eyes post-Assad Syria: Diplomatic team set for assessment mission

Firstpost  

Most EU governments welcomed Bashar al-Assad’s fall but are considering whether they can work with the rebels who ousted him, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group that is designated a terrorist organisation by the EU France will send a team of diplomats to Syria on Tuesday to assess the political and security situation, the foreign ministry said, without specifying …

The hunt for the Assad dynasty’s missing billions begins
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The hunt for the Assad dynasty’s missing billions begins

Live Mint  

With the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, a global hunt is now beginning for the billions of dollars in cash and assets the family stashed away over half a century of despotic rule. “There will be a hunt for the regime’s assets internationally," said Andrew Tabler, a former White House official who identified assets of Assad family members …

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