Understanding America’s role in Syria
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding America’s role in Syria

Firstpost  

Following Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall by a rebel-led coup last Sunday, the political situation in the country has taken a new turn. However, a response from the global superpower United States has largely remained uncertain US involvement in Syria dates back to at least 2011, when the Arab Spring, a pro-democracy Middle East protest movement, broke out and spread to Syria. Amy Lieberman, a politics and society editor at The Conversation US, spoke with Jordan Tama, a scholar of US foreign policy at American University, to better understand the role that the US has played in Syria – and what Assad’s sudden fall from power might mean for this relationship. US involvement in Syria dates back to at least 2011, when the Arab Spring, a pro-democracy Middle East protest movement, broke out and spread to Syria. Overall, Assad’s fall opens the possibility of improved relations between the US and Syria, but that will depend, in large part, on the new leadership in Syria.

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Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — After Syria’s longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced a new challenge: unifying the country after more than a decade of civil war. But so far, in reality, on the ground, everybody is still under his own umbrella.” On the other side, there are thousands of former …

Syria's Al-Sharaa govt is at the knife's edge, and attacks by pro-Assad forces isn't the only reason
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syria's Al-Sharaa govt is at the knife's edge, and attacks by pro-Assad forces isn't the only reason

Firstpost  

As Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa struggles to ensure stability in the country, militant groups supporting ousted President Bashar al-Assad are not the only cause of his worries Following the death of 1,000 people in the ongoing clashes in Syria, the country’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has launched an investigation into the violence and pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable. …

More than 200 dead in Syria amid clashes between Assad loyalists and government forces
3 weeks, 2 days ago

More than 200 dead in Syria amid clashes between Assad loyalists and government forces

The Hindu  

Fighters siding with Syria's new government stormed several villages near the country's coast, killing dozens of men in response to recent attacks on government security forces by loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad, a war monitor said. Ongoing clashes between the two sides have marked the worst violence since Mr. Assad’s government was toppled in early December by insurgent groups …

Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Fighters siding with Syria’s new government stormed several villages near the country’s coast, killing dozens of men in response to recent attacks on government security forces by loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad, a war monitor said. In addition to around 140 killed in apparent revenge attacks in the villages, the dead include at least 50 members of …

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Moscow helped keep Bashar al-Assad in power when it intervened militarily in Syria’s war in 2015, launching devastating strikes on rebel-held areas. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels led by al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group ousted Moscow’s close ally …

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

NPR  

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat toggle caption AFP/Getty Images DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's interim president said Iranian militias that previously operated in the country were not only harmful to it, but also a threat to the wider region. In a wide-ranging interview on Syrian television, Sharaa said Iranian forces were used to "fuel instability" …

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Unraveling the geopolitical game playing out in Syria
3 months ago

Unraveling the geopolitical game playing out in Syria

New Indian Express  

24-year rule crumble in 12 days? In the intense fighting that followed, dozens of casualties were reported from both sides but the rebels eventually seized several villages as well as some strategic towns, including Base 46, the largest Syrian regime army base in the region. In just three days, the rebel fighters advanced to the city of Aleppo, which is …

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

The protracted ‘Civil war’ in Syria was a war of western choice
3 months, 1 week ago

The protracted ‘Civil war’ in Syria was a war of western choice

New Indian Express  

The western narrative dominates global perceptions of the recent and sweeping developments in Syria. Images of people celebrating the fall of the autocrat, Bashar al-Assad, in the streets, pulling down and destroying his statues and portraits, emphasise the victory of ‘freedom’ over ‘tyranny’. The focus is on the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa aka Abu Mohammad …

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists
3 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Death was everywhere’: Syria’s chemical weapon victims share their trauma
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Death was everywhere’: Syria’s chemical weapon victims share their trauma

Al Jazeera  

Since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s chemical weapon victims have recounted their trauma without fear of reprisal. The regime of Bashar al-Assad had just fired rockets filled with sarin gas at Zamalka, and people were shouting: “Chemical weapon attack! “Just the name ‘Bashar al-Assad’ would instil fear in all of us.” As the al-Assad regime committed a growing …

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world
3 months, 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 …

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his regime
3 months, 2 weeks 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 considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

Associated Press  

AQABA, Jordan — American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. AP AUDIO: US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on steps the United …

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled

Al Jazeera  

The head of the international chemical weapons watchdog says he will ask Syria’s new leaders to grant investigators access to the country to work on identifying perpetrators of attacks that killed and injured thousands of people during the civil war. Speaking before the meeting, the ambassador of the United States to the OPCW, Nicole Shampaine, said Washington viewed al-Assad’s fall …

How the US is taking on Islamic State amid the Syria crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How the US is taking on Islamic State amid the Syria crisis

Firstpost  

The US launched massive airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, aiming to prevent the group from exploiting the leadership vacuum left by President Bashar Assad’s ousting. Striking 75 sites with precision bombers, the US seeks to curb IS resurgence and maintain regional stability United States President Joe Biden speaks about the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar …

As Syria's rebels turn rulers, world turns HTS 'terrorists' into partners
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As Syria's rebels turn rulers, world turns HTS 'terrorists' into partners

Firstpost  

As Syria’s rebel forces rise to power, the international community is faced with a stark dilemma with once-designated “terrorists” in HTS now being considered potential partners in the country’s future governance In a dramatic turn of events, the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad collapsed with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, once an Al Qaeda affiliate, taking control of the country. …

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

US urges Syrian rebel group to form inclusive government
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US urges Syrian rebel group to form inclusive government

Firstpost  

The communications with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group formerly allied with al Qaeda and designated a terrorist organization by the United States, are being conducted in coordination with Washington’s Middle East allies, including Turkey Top rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani speaks to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, …

Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees

Al Jazeera  

HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar. “We will pursue them in Syria, and we ask countries to hand over those who fled so we can achieve justice,” Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, said in a statement published on the Syrian …

What's next for Syria after Assad's fall?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What's next for Syria after Assad's fall?

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: The fall of Assad has put Syria at a crossroads, after nearly 14 years of civil war sparked by his deadly crackdown on democracy protests. While HTS's so-called Salvation Government has long controlled the Idlib region in northwest Syria, two border strips held by Turkish-backed factions have their own self-styled Syrian Interim Government. "Assad's fall provides an enormous opportunity …

Is it a new dawn for Syria or a terror state in the making?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is it a new dawn for Syria or a terror state in the making?

Firstpost  

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks a historic moment for Syria, but the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a group with roots in Al Qaeda — raises concerns about the country’s future. File Image/Reuters The sudden downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s decades-long regime in Syria marks a watershed moment in the region’s turbulent history. While some have welcomed the …

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism
3 months, 3 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift
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3 months, 3 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 …

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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Syria Civil War
3 months, 3 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 …

Syrians celebrate Assad downfall
3 months, 3 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." …

Syria War Updates: Assad out, HTS in; world leaders calls for stability in Damascus – Firstpost
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Syria civil war highlights: Hamas congratulates Syrians for achieving aspirations for freedom and justice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria civil war highlights: Hamas congratulates Syrians for achieving aspirations for freedom and justice

The Hindu  

Israel has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors, the foreign minister said Monday. Hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey today, eagerly anticipating their return home following the fall of President Bashar Assad’s government. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus …

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?

Firstpost  

Five decades of the Assad family dominance in Syria came to an end on Sunday, as the rebel alliance arrived in Damascus in just over a week. The success of the lightning advance was primarily because Syria’s army was worn out and demotivated; the Syrian leader’s key allies, Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, were badly weakened by the war with …

Syria news: Ousted Assad flees to Moscow; world leaders rejoice, oil prices edge up
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria news: Ousted Assad flees to Moscow; world leaders rejoice, oil prices edge up

Live Mint  

Syrian civil war: Crowds thronged the main square in Damascus on Saturday, December 8, to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's government, marking an end to over 50 years of dictatorship. The Syrian civil war started during the Arab Spring, around 2010 and evolved into a brutal, complex conflict involving domestic opposition groups and international powers such as the United …

Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria: Biden
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Syria news: ‘At long last’ - Joe Biden hails fall of Assad regime; calls it ‘justice’ for ‘long-suffering’ people
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria news: ‘At long last’ - Joe Biden hails fall of Assad regime; calls it ‘justice’ for ‘long-suffering’ people

Live Mint  

Syria Civil War: US President Joe Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but that it’s “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Middle East. Asked by reporters what should happen to the deposed president, who reportedly has fled to Moscow, Biden said “Assad …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
3 months, 3 weeks 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
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be ‘held accountable’, says US President Biden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be ‘held accountable’, says US President Biden

Firstpost  

In the first full US reaction to Assad’s overthrow by an Islamist-led coalition of rebel factions, Biden also warned that Washington will ‘remain vigilant’ against the emergence of terrorist groups, announcing that US forces had just conducted fresh strikes against militants from the Islamic State organization This aerial picture shows a bullet-riddled portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad adorning Hama's …

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 10:33 WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against …

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Syria Civil War: Joe Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity' – India TV
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Fall of Assad regime 'historic opportunity for people' of Syria: Biden
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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