Watch: View of Syria’s Damascus after rebels topple Assad’s dictator regime
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: View of Syria’s Damascus after rebels topple Assad’s dictator 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. Read our privacy policy Watch a view of celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Monday after rebels toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Russia, a close ally that has propped up the regime for years, said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Assad’s “barbaric regime” and called for the restoration of “peace and stability”.

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Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained
2 weeks ago

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Syria has entered a three-month period of political and military uncertainty following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. His government reached a significant agreement with the U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, integrating the group’s military and administrative structures into the Syrian state. Although the Syrian Arab Army largely disintegrated after Assad’s departure, loyalist …

Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy
2 weeks, 1 day 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 new Islamist ruler signs 'historic' peace deal with Kurds - days after HTS gunmen slaughtered hundreds in clashes with Assad loyalists
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria's new Islamist ruler signs 'historic' peace deal with Kurds - days after HTS gunmen slaughtered hundreds in clashes with Assad loyalists

Daily Mail  

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has struck a landmark agreement with the country's Kurdish-led region of Rojava in an unprecedented step toward a united Syria that recognises the rights of the long-oppressed Kurds. Celebrations exploded in cities across Rojava today after Sharaa, leader of Syria's ruling Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, signed the deal in Damascus alongside Mazloum Abdi, the …

From Syria to Bangladesh: Regime changes and their disastrous after-affects
2 weeks, 3 days ago

From Syria to Bangladesh: Regime changes and their disastrous after-affects

Op India  

Syria witnessed one of the deadliest outbreaks of violence since its civil war broke out 14 years ago, with over 1,300 people killed in battles between security forces and anti-government organizations as well as a wave of “revenge killings.” The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, headquartered in Britain, reported that 250 Alawite militants from pro-Bashar al-Assad outfits, 231 members of …

Syria's Al-Sharaa govt is at the knife's edge, and attacks by pro-Assad forces isn't the only reason
2 weeks, 4 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. …

Syria's new leader vows investigation after reports of mass killings
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria's new leader vows investigation after reports of mass killings

The Hindu  

Syria's new leader has vowed accountability and an investigation after reports of mass killings of Alawite civilians triggered an international backlash against the worst violence since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. In its latest toll on Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said 973 civilians had perished since March 6 in "killings, field executions and ethnic cleansing operations" by …

Syria erupts, over 200 killed as government forces and Assad loyalists clash
3 weeks ago

Syria erupts, over 200 killed as government forces and Assad loyalists clash

India Today  

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 government …

Syria: Over 200 Assad loyalists killed in clashes with government forces
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3 weeks ago

Syria: Over 200 Assad loyalists killed in clashes with government forces

India TV News  

Syria: Over 200 Assad loyalists killed in clashes with government forces Ongoing clashes between the two sides have marked the worst violence since Assad's government was toppled in early December by insurgent groups led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Over 200 ousted President Bashar Assad's loyalists were killed in clashes with the government forces in Syria's coastal areas, …

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

Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A prominent Druze leader in Lebanon said Sunday that he will soon visit Syria to meet its interim leader as tensions simmer between members of the minority group, the war-torn country’s interim government, and Israel. “The free Syrians must be cautious of the plots of Israel,” veteran Druze leader Walid Jumblatt said at a news conference Sunday, accusing …

New Syria leader vows state 'monopoly' on weapons
1 month ago

New Syria leader vows state 'monopoly' on weapons

Raw Story  

Syria's new interim president pledged on Tuesday to ensure the state has a monopoly on weapons at a national dialogue conference on the country's future after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham led the rebel alliance that toppled Assad in December, also said he plans to establish a transitional justice committee. "We will work on …

Syria’s national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild
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1 month ago

Syria’s national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference on Tuesday as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after fall of former President Bashar Assad and nearly 14 years of civil war. Syria’s new Islamist leaders also also face the challenge of transforming former insurgent factions into a single national army they say …

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition
1 month ago

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s de facto leader reiterated his pledge to deliver a democratic political transition as talks on the country’s future opened. Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday urged his countrymen to unite and pledged to establish a transitional justice body, as he welcomed participants of a national dialogue aimed at guiding the country’s political transition following years of civil war and the fall …

Syria to have new govt on March 1, says foreign minister; no clarity on holding elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria to have new govt on March 1, says foreign minister; no clarity on holding elections

Firstpost  

Last month, Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group that led the rebel offensive that overthrew Assad, was appointed interim president Children step on a toppled statue of former president Hafez al-Assad as people gather on a street in Sweida on December 13, to celebrate the collapse of his son Bashar al-Assad's rule. Islamist-led rebels took Damascus …

What will shape Syria’s future?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

What will shape Syria’s future?

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to unify the country in his first speech to the nation. Ahmed al-Sharaa is Syria’s new president and we are getting hints of what his government might look like. He has promised a temporary legislative council will pass laws for the time being, and that it will be inclusive of Syria’s various groups …

Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president?

The Hindu  

Islamist former rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been appointed as Syria’s interim president after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive on December 8 that toppled Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa has been Syria’s de facto leader since leading the offensive that deposed Assad after more than 13 years of civil war. Formerly known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, al-Sharaa is the head …

HTS rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa becomes interim President of Syria. Will he unite rebel factions?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

HTS rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa becomes interim President of Syria. Will he unite rebel factions?

Firstpost  

After an hour-long meeting among the Syrian rebel groups, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was appointed as the president of the country for a ’transitional period’. The authorities announced that a new government will takeover by March Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, speaks to the media after the ousting of Syria's Bashar …

Who is rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, named interim president of Syria?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, named interim president of Syria?

Hindustan Times  

In less than two months, Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has risen from rebel leader to interim president, after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad. The former jihadist has abandoned his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, trimmed his beard and donned a suit and tie to receive foreign dignitaries since ousting Assad from power on December …

Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country’s interim president
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country’s interim president

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian factions that toppled President Bashar Assad last month named an Islamist former rebel leader as the country‘s interim president on Wednesday in a push to project a united front as they face the monumental task of rebuilding Syria after nearly 14 years of civil war. The appointment of Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once aligned with …

Alawites wary as a post-Assad Syria takes shape
2 months ago

Alawites wary as a post-Assad Syria takes shape

LA Times  

In the mountains east of Syria’s Mediterranean coast, armed patrols root out Assad loyalists, masked gunmen monitor checkpoints and residents fret every strange face could be an informer. Alawites served as the backbone of the former government’s military and intelligence command, but as a new Syria takes shape, the country’s largest minority group is struggling with its association and past …

The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
2 months, 1 week ago

The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions

Hindustan Times  

FOR many Syrians, the past month has been bewildering. The barges are expected to generate 800 megawatts, which would boost Syria’s electricity output by 50%, welcome relief in a country where the state provides fewer than four hours of power a day. America’s sanctions on Syria date back to 1979, when it labelled the country a state sponsor of terrorism. …

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

HTS’ political transition and the future of Syria
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HTS’ political transition and the future of Syria

Firstpost  

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa Mohammed al-Jolani, seems to have converted it, at least overtly, into a high-profile, tactical, pragmatic, and smart diplomacy-driven group since December 8, when, with tremendous alacrity, ease, and speed, it deposed the half-century-old decrepit Assad regime, forcing president Bashar al-Assad to take refuge in Russia—its sole benefactor of consequence. French and German foreign …

Syria's rebel leaders struggle to hold national talks weeks after Bashar Assad's ouster amid allegations of exclusion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria's rebel leaders struggle to hold national talks weeks after Bashar Assad's ouster amid allegations of exclusion

Hindustan Times  

Syria’s newly established leadership, which took power following ousting Bashar al-Assad, has not yet determined when to hold a landmark national dialogue conference, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources. The rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have pledged to hold the conference, and its postponement raises concerns among opposition groups and other stakeholders. The sources who spoke to Reuters included two …

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell
2 months, 3 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 …

Syria de facto leader al-Sharaa meets Christian clerics
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Syria de facto leader al-Sharaa meets Christian clerics

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month. “The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, meets a delegation from the …

Alawite tensions rise under Syria's new caretaker regime
2 months, 4 weeks 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, …

Will Syria have a democratic leader? HTS chief Ahmed al-Sharaa says no polls for up to 4 years
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Syria have a democratic leader? HTS chief Ahmed al-Sharaa says no polls for up to 4 years

Firstpost  

Sharaa leads the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, which toppled Assad on December 8, ending decades of rule by the Assad family and a 13-year civil war Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has opened the conversation on elections in his country. Reuters Holding elections in Syria could take up to four years, the country’s …

Syria’s de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Nearly 300 arrested in Syria crackdown on Assad loyalists: monitor
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nearly 300 arrested in Syria crackdown on Assad loyalists: monitor

Hindustan Times  

Syria's new authorities have arrested nearly 300 people, including informants, pro-regime fighters and former soldiers, in a crackdown on loyalists to ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, a monitor said Sunday. Nearly 300 arrested in Syria crackdown on Assad loyalists: monitor Since rebels led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group toppled Assad three weeks ago, ending more than five decades …

Two rebel fighters killed in clashes with supporters of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
3 months ago

Two rebel fighters killed in clashes with supporters of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Hindustan Times  

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials. A banner with an image depicting the ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad is placed on the fire as a Syrian member of the rebel forces destroys drugs and alcoholic beverages, found at …

Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters leave casualties
3 months 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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3 months 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 …

Syrian rebel factions agree to disarm and join new government under deal with HTS leader
3 months ago

Syrian rebel factions agree to disarm and join new government under deal with HTS leader

ABC  

Some of Syria's former rebel groups have agreed to join the new administration under a deal to dissolve their factions, the HTS-led government says. Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, reached an agreement on Tuesday with former rebel faction chiefs to dissolve all groups and consolidate them under the defence ministry, according to a statement from the new administration. Syrians …

Syria’s new rebel leaders have control of the country. Now what?
3 months 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
3 months 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, …

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators
3 months, 1 week ago

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams. “I remember the regime’s massacres, the killing, and the hitting of bakeries and hospitals.” Eight years later, a series of images went viral on social media. “Its fall was preceded by other cities and it was this final nail in the uprising’s …

Syria's future hangs in the balance as HTS takes the reins
3 months, 1 week ago

Syria's future hangs in the balance as HTS takes the reins

Firstpost  

In the days since Assad’s fall, dozens of Syrians have been killed in acts of revenge, according to activists and experts who monitor Syria. “We hope this violence will not escalate, leading to an outburst of civil strife.” During the Assad family’s 50 years of iron-fisted rule, Alawites held many top positions in the military and in the intelligence and …

What will Syria’s future look like? Answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

Cairo: Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. Here’s a look at the power dynamics in some of these other countries: Yemen Protests forced Yemen’s Ali Abdullah Saleh to resign in November 2011, ending his 33-year rule. A Saudi-led coalition of Arab countries launched a …

Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

US held ‘very productive’ first meeting with Syria's new ruler al-Sharaa
3 months, 1 week ago

US held ‘very productive’ first meeting with Syria's new ruler al-Sharaa

Hindustan Times  

Senior U.S. diplomats visiting Damascus on Friday met with Syria's de-facto new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa and held a "good" and "very productive" meeting with him about Syria's political transition and decided to remove a bounty on his head. In their first in-person meeting with the leaders of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham since the former al Qaeda affiliate overthrew Syria's long-time President …

What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts
3 months, 1 week 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 …

US diplomats arrive in Damascus to meet Syrian rulers days after Assad's ouster
3 months, 1 week ago

US diplomats arrive in Damascus to meet Syrian rulers days after Assad's ouster

India Today  

Top diplomats from the Biden administration are in Damascus on Friday to meet new Syrian authorities led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a State Department spokesperson said, the first in-person and official meeting between Washington and Syria's de-facto new rulers. The State Department's top Middle East diplomat Barbara Leaf, Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens and newly appointed Senior Advisor …

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 …

Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Is Syria now a threat to the West? Rebel leader speaks out after toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime
3 months, 1 week ago

Is Syria now a threat to the West? Rebel leader speaks out after toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime

Daily Mail  

Syria's new de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has said the country is not a threat to the West or its neighbours. Syrian de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa speaking to BBC News about the takeover Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses a crowd at the capital's landmark Umayyad Mosque on December 8 He said HTS did not target civilians or civilian areas and consider themselves to …

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 …

HTS leader calls for disbanding rebel factions, unity in post-Assad Syria
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3 months, 1 week ago

HTS leader calls for disbanding rebel factions, unity in post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

The leader of the Islamist group that toppled Bashar al-Assad said Monday that rebel factions in war-torn Syria would be "disbanded" and their fighters placed under the defence ministry, and called for sanctions to be lifted so refugees can return. On Monday, the head of the Islamist organisation that overthrew Bashar al-Assad declared that rebel groups in Syria would be …

No US group searching for missing journalist in Syria: Justice Department
3 months, 1 week ago

No US group searching for missing journalist in Syria: Justice Department

India Today  

The US State Department on Monday said there is no US government organisation currently on the ground in Syria for the search of Austin Tice, an American journalist taken captive during a reporting trip in August 2012, but did not rule out the possibility. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at a regular news briefing that the US was …

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