Opposition fighters declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition fighters declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces declare Syria free of al-Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country. Syria opposition forces have declared that the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end, hours after fighters entered the capital, Damascus, following a lightning advance across the country. In a video statement, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. Hadi al-Bahra, who heads the Syrian political opposition coalition overseas, declared Damascus “free of al-Assad” and congratulated the Syrian people. “It simply shows us how on brittle the support for al-Assad regime’s was, and also how brittle Syrian military was,” he said.

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Syria – years of reporting, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad
18 hours, 34 minutes ago

Syria – years of reporting, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad

Al Jazeera  

What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads’ mass graves felt like. There was none in this pitch-black prison except for the unimaginable horrors in what people there told us was the “execution room”. Among them was the town’s graveyard caretaker who told us he prayed over dozens of bodies that security …

Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty
2 days, 4 hours ago

Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers on Saturday reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against civilians in exchange for a promised amnesty and return to civilian life. Members of Bashar Assad’s army or a pro-government militia, gather …

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
3 days, 18 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
6 days, 6 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 …

Bashar al-Assad reveals his final hours in Syria as rebels advanced: ‘Didn’t consider stepping down or fleeing’
6 days, 16 hours ago

Bashar al-Assad reveals his final hours in Syria as rebels advanced: ‘Didn’t consider stepping down or fleeing’

Live Mint  

Bashar al-Assad remained in Damascus until the final hours of Sunday, December 8, until the city fell into the hands of ‘terrorists’ after the collapse of ‘final military position’, said the deposed Syrian President in a statement released on Monday. The statement added that as rebel fighters, who al-Assad described as "terrorist forces", entered the capital, he moved to a …

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

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

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

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster
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1 week ago

’Wanted to keep fighting but Russia…’: Assad denies ’planned’ departure from Syria in first comments since ouster

Live Mint  

The Syrian government fell to rebel militants on December 8 — with President Bashar al-Assad ‘escaping’ in a Russian plane. The ousted leader however insisted on Monday that he had planned to continue fighting but was evacuated by Moscow. The remarks — his first since the fall of Damascus — were shared via the Syrian Presidency Telegram channel and also …

In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria
1 week ago

In first statement since his ouster, Assad denies 'planned' departure from Syria

Firstpost  

In first statement since his ouster, Bashar al-Assad on Monday said his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his evacuation from a military base that was under attack In first statement since his ouster, Bashar al-Assad on Monday said his departure from Syria was not planned and that Moscow requested his evacuation from a military base …

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

Assad says he didn’t plan to flee Syria, according to presidency Telegram account
1 week ago

Assad says he didn’t plan to flee Syria, according to presidency Telegram account

CNN  

CNN — Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s departure from the country was unplanned, according to a statement posted Monday on the Syrian Presidency Telegram account, purporting to be from Assad. The statement also claims Assad learned after he arrived at Hmeimim airbase that “the last army positions had fallen.” “With no viable means of leaving the base, Moscow requested that …

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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 …

Assad says he had no plans to leave Syria but was evacuated by Russians
1 week ago

Assad says he had no plans to leave Syria but was evacuated by Russians

New Indian Express  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the Russian military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. Assad said that after the Russian base came under attack by drones, the Russians decided to move him on the night of Dec. …

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
1 week, 1 day ago

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Syrian opposition fighters celebrate after the Syrian government collapsed in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Share Share Copy …

This Week in Explainers: Bashar al-Assad is gone but Syria crisis is far from over. Here’s why
1 week, 1 day ago

This Week in Explainers: Bashar al-Assad is gone but Syria crisis is far from over. Here’s why

Firstpost  

Over the past week, two world leaders have seen their downfall. We look at the crises in both nations and more in our weekly roundup from around the world A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Bashar al-Assad, in the Damascus old …

Rebels took over Damascus quickly, but the uprising has been decades in the making
1 week, 1 day ago

Rebels took over Damascus quickly, but the uprising has been decades in the making

NPR  

Rebels took over Damascus quickly, but the uprising has been decades in the making Ayesha Rascoe talks to Mazen Gharibah of the London School of Economics about internal opposition to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which started long before his ouster this month. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last week sent shock waves through the world. …

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

UAE official says new Syria leaders' Islamist ties 'worrying'
1 week, 2 days ago

UAE official says new Syria leaders' Islamist ties 'worrying'

Hindustan Times  

A senior UAE official said on Saturday that his government had concerns about the Islamist affiliation of the forces that ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. A Syrian fighter from rebel group, fires towards a poster at the entrance of the notorious security detention centre called Palestine Branch, which pictures the late Syrian President Hafez Assad and his son the ouster …

What happened during Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight
1 week, 2 days ago

What happened during Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight

Hindustan Times  

Bashar al-Assad confided in almost no one about his plans to flee Syria as his reign collapsed. Hadi al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said that Assad didn't convey the reality of the situation to aides back home, citing a source within Assad's close circle and a regional official. Three members of Assad's inner circle said he initially …

'Syria freed!': Thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque
1 week, 3 days ago

'Syria freed!': Thousands cheer at famed Damascus mosque

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of jubilant Syrians converged on Damascus's landmark Umayyad Mosque for Friday prayers, waving opposition flags and chanting -- a sight unimaginable a week ago before rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Syrians wave "revolutionary" Syrian flags during a celebratory demonstration following the first Friday prayers since Bashar Assad's ouster, in Damascus' central square, Syria, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Families with …

The story of Bashar al-Assad's secret escape when Syrian rebels toppled his regime
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1 week, 3 days ago

The story of Bashar al-Assad's secret escape when Syrian rebels toppled his regime

Firstpost  

Assad told his commanders and associates after his Moscow trip that military support was coming. His escape, shrouded in secrecy, left even close aides and family members in the dark, according to a Reuters report the cited interviews with 14 individuals familiar with the dramatic final days of Assad’s regime. “He let his supporters face their own fate.” Assad’s departure …

Watch live: Damascus mosque sees first Friday prayers after Assad regime toppled
1 week, 3 days ago

Watch live: Damascus mosque sees first Friday prayers after Assad regime toppled

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 Watch live as Damascus residents …

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained
1 week, 3 days ago

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Firstpost  

As rebels swept into Damascus last week, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, his army simply collapsed, abruptly ending a 13-year conflict that had claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reuters spoke to a dozen sources including two Syrian army deserters, three senior Syrian officers, two Iraqi militia commanders working with the Syrian army, a Syrian security source and a source …

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, …

New Syria PM says will guarantee all religious groups' rights
1 week, 4 days ago

New Syria PM says will guarantee all religious groups' rights

Deccan Chronicle  

Damascus: Syria's new prime minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will guarantee minority rights, in an interview published on Wednesday, also calling on the millions who fled the war to return home. In Aleppo, Syria's second city and the first major one captured by the rebels in their offensive, shopkeeper Ramadan Dali, 70, said that "we …

How the US is taking on Islamic State amid the Syria crisis
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Syrian rebels torch tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father| Top updates
1 week, 5 days ago

Syrian rebels torch tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father| Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Its been three days since Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's rule in the country. Rebel fighters stand next to the burning gravesite of Syria's late president Hafez al-Assad at his mausoleum in the family's ancestral village of Qardaha in the western Latakia province. According to a report by the news agency AFP, the tomb of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's …

What are the implications of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria? | In Focus podcast
1 week, 5 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s caretaker PM? What are his plans for war-hit nation?
1 week, 5 days ago

Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s caretaker PM? What are his plans for war-hit nation?

Firstpost  

Mohammad al-Bashir, who has governed Idlib province since January, has been named Syria’s interim leader. After Bashar al-Assad’s ouster by rebel forces, Bashir is now tasked with bringing stability to the country ravaged by 13 years of civil war Syria's new transitional prime minister Mohammad al-Bashir chairs a meeting of the new cabinet in Damascus on December 10, 2024. In …

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm
1 week, 5 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 …

The swift fall of Syria’s Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule
1 week, 5 days ago

The swift fall of Syria’s Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule

Associated Press  

It took barely 10 days for Syria’s insurgents to march from their stronghold in the northwest into Damascus and bring an end to the Assad family rule that had gripped the country for half a century. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Syrian opposition fighters celebrate after the government collapses in Damascus, Syria, …

Is it a new dawn for Syria or a terror state in the making?
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Syria War Updates: Israel denies sending tanks to Damascus; HTS vows justice for Assad’s war crimes – Firstpost
1 week, 6 days ago

Syria War Updates: Israel denies sending tanks to Damascus; HTS vows justice for Assad’s war crimes – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Syria War News Updates: The Israeli military on Tuesday denied reports that its tanks were advancing towards Damascus, insisting that Israeli forces were stationed in a buffer zone near the Israeli-Syrian border Syrian citizens wave the revolutionary flag and shout slogans, as they celebrate during the second day of the take over of the city by the insurgents in Damascus, …

Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos
1 week, 6 days 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 …

After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation
1 week, 6 days ago

After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s opposition forces are in talks to take formal control of the country after a sweeping offensive that captured swaths of territory, including Damascus, and ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad. “People are wondering what the new order will look like,” Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from Damascus, said, adding that a fragmented opposition could ignite intense political jockeying. “Security is …

After Syria's Assad flees to Russia, his PM agrees to hand power to rebels
1 week, 6 days ago

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

India Today  

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

How al-Assad’s regime fell: Key moments in the fall of Syria’s ‘tyrant’
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1 week, 6 days ago

How al-Assad’s regime fell: Key moments in the fall of Syria’s ‘tyrant’

Al Jazeera  

Here’s an explanation of the last two days of fighting that brought down al-Assad in Syria. Opposition forces took Damascus early on Sunday, ending the al-Assad family’s 50-year reign in a surprise offensive that reached the capital in only 12 days. December 8: The final hours Liberation of Homs: Desperate to stop the opposition, the regime bombed the Rastan Bridge, …

Now that Syria is free of its dictator, the rebels’ biggest challenge is to learn how to govern
1 week, 6 days ago

Now that Syria is free of its dictator, the rebels’ biggest challenge is to learn how to govern

CNN  

CNN — The sound of celebratory gunfire filled the streets of Damascus in the hours following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. “We spoke to the prime minister and the direction was that work should continue, we are adamant that normal life returns … we have heard that a transitional government will be formed but we don’t know when,” …

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 …

Russia grants political asylum to ex-Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, says Kremlin
2 weeks ago

Russia grants political asylum to ex-Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, says Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Monday said it has granted political asylum to exiled former Syrian president Bashar al Assad, AP reported. Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russian president Vladimir Putin decided to offer asylum to Assad, who resigned and fled Syria on Sunday after rebels ended his rule. Assad's regime ended 11 days after rebels carried out a surprise attack, more …

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus
2 weeks ago

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

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 Vladimir Putin helped to prop …

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How the autocratic Assad family stifled Syria for over 50 years
2 weeks ago

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How the autocratic Assad family stifled Syria for over 50 years

Firstpost  

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has fled as rebels captured the capital Damascus. Here’s a look at how the ousted president and his father, Hafez al-Assad, ruled Syria with an iron fist Syrian refugees hold a banner bearing a picture of President Bashar al-Assad with Arabic writing referring to him as a "pig" in the eastern Lebanese town of Majdel Anjar in …

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. …

India calls for ‘inclusive political process’ in Syria after jihadist rebels topple Assad regime
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2 weeks ago

India calls for ‘inclusive political process’ in Syria after jihadist rebels topple Assad regime

Firstpost  

After Syrian opposition forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad over the weekend, India called for ‘inclusive political process’ in the country that respects the interests and aspirations of all sections of the society A rebel fighter gestures from a vehicle as they gather in Homs after Syria's army command notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has ended. Reuters …

With Bashar al-Assad gone, who is in control of Syria? What happens next?
2 weeks ago

With Bashar al-Assad gone, who is in control of Syria? What happens next?

Firstpost  

Syrians are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime. Ravaged by 13 years of civil war, Syria’s future remains uncertain People stand near a damaged statue of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, in Qamishli, Syria on Sunday. The rebels led by Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham started …

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." …

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