Syria Civil War: Joe Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity' – India TV
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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 in Syria: Biden Hours after rebel groups took over Syria following more than 12 years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Bashar Assad and his family, Biden, while speaking at the White House, said the United States will work with its partners and the stakeholders in Syria to help them seize an opportunity to manage the risk. US will send senior officials to Syria: Biden "Over the past four years, my administration pursued a clear, principled policy towards Syria.

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U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
3 days, 19 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 interim gov’t pledges justice, jobs and security in ‘new era’
4 days, 19 hours ago

Syria’s interim gov’t pledges justice, jobs and security in ‘new era’

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new rulers have pledged to create special tribunals for those who have “committed crimes against Syrians” under deposed President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to the interim government’s spokesman. In an interview with Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid, Obaid Arnaut said a key part of the new government’s mission as they usher in a “new era” is to re-establish people’s …

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists
5 days, 7 hours 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 …

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 …

Letters to the Editor: What awaits Syria after the fall of a dictator?
6 days, 19 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: What awaits Syria after the fall of a dictator?

LA Times  

To the editor: With the fall of Syria’s ruthless dictator and finally, the opening of its prison gates, the world is getting a full picture of the barbarity Bashar Assad unleashed against the innocent civilians of his country for years. Oren Spiegler, Peters Township, Pa.. To the editor: Can anyone, other than this op-ed writer, claim there is an established …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Understanding America’s role in Syria
1 week, 2 days 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 …

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?
1 week, 3 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 …

Syria: Missing US man found in Southern Damascus, says prison experience 'wasn't too bad'
1 week, 3 days ago

Syria: Missing US man found in Southern Damascus, says prison experience 'wasn't too bad'

India TV News  

Damascus: Amid the political turmoil in Syria, a missing man from the US has been found in the country where he was kept in prison after entering the country as a pilgrim. It is to be noted that after rebels toppled Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad this week, thousands of persons from several prisons in the country have been released. …

The al-Assad Dictatorship in Syria Has Fallen
1 week, 3 days ago

The al-Assad Dictatorship in Syria Has Fallen

Slate  

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the fall of the al-Assad dictatorship in Syria with Steven A. Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations; the killing of a health insurance CEO and the acquittal for the death of a troubled man; and the future of American birthright citizenship. Here are some notes and references from this …

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, …

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 …

As Syria's rebels turn rulers, world turns HTS 'terrorists' into partners
1 week, 5 days 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. …

Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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, …

How fall of Assad regime in Syria will impact power equation in West Asia
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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
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 …

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases
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2 weeks ago

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases

Firstpost  

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, …

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 …

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." …

Syria War Updates: Assad out, HTS in; world leaders calls for stability in Damascus – Firstpost
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2 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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2 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 …

Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria: Biden
2 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 …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
2 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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2 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
2 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 …

Syria civil war: UNSC to hold emergency meet, Assad given ‘asylum’ in Moscow | Top points
2 weeks ago

Syria civil war: UNSC to hold emergency meet, Assad given ‘asylum’ in Moscow | Top points

Hindustan Times  

The Syrian rebels' takeover of capital Damascus led to the end of a 50-year-long rule of the Assad family and 24-year-long rule of Bashar al-Assad as president alone. As the rebels, led by the Syria's most powerful insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, entered the capital city on Sunday, the Syrian president was forced to leave the country for …

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 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 …

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

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 any threats," and maintain the …

Russia grants political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Kremlin
2 weeks ago

Russia grants political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Kremlin

India TV News  

Russia on Monday confirmed that it has granted political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the asylum after Assad fled Syria on Sunday following the end of his rule by rebel forces, the Associated Press reported. Syrian PM says govt still functioning Meanwhile, Syria's Prime Minister said Monday …

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
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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
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2 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 …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
2 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 …

Why are Israel, US and Turkey bombing Syria's airbases after Assad's fall?
2 weeks ago

Why are Israel, US and Turkey bombing Syria's airbases after Assad's fall?

India Today  

Rebel forces in Syria have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive, and President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country after 13 years of civil war. Sources: Liveuamap, ISW, media reports Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday that the country targeted suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria while asserting that the strikes were aimed at preventing these weapons from …

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

Fall of Assad regime 'historic opportunity for people' of Syria: Biden
2 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 …

US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall
2 weeks ago

US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure armed group does not exploit end of Syrian leader’s rule. The United States says it has carried out dozens of air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria following the stunning collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. “All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them …

Biden addresses nation after Bashar al-Assad flees Syria: Top quotes from his speech
2 weeks ago

Biden addresses nation after Bashar al-Assad flees Syria: Top quotes from his speech

Firstpost  

Speaking from the White House, Biden credited US leadership and allied efforts for what he called a “new chapter” in West Asia, highlighting the weakening of Assad’s backers— Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday night after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country amid a rapid rebel advance that toppled his government. Speaking from the …

Joe Biden speaks on Syria crisis, terms Assad's fall 'fundamental act of justice’
2 weeks ago

Joe Biden speaks on Syria crisis, terms Assad's fall 'fundamental act of justice’

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Mideast. Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled his country, which his family had ruled for decades, because close ally Vladimir Putin, …

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

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, family in Moscow: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, family in Moscow: Report

Firstpost  

The former Syrian leader and his family have been granted asylum in Russia Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow with his family. File image/Reuters Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow with members of his family, Russian state media reported Sunday. The rebel coalition, led by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, began their lightning offensive …

Syrian ousted President Assad and Family In Moscow
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian ousted President Assad and Family In Moscow

The Hindu  

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule. FOLLOW MORE: Syria war LIVE updates: Jubilation and gunfire on streets of Syria, as Assad flees marking end of family’s half-century rule …

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