Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo
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Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo

New Indian Express  

Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip. While Aleppo and Hama, the two other main cities taken from government control in recent days, fell to an Islamist-led rebel alliance, Daraa was taken by local armed groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. they now control more than 90 percent of the province, as regime forces successively pulled out," the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network of sources around Syria, said late Friday. Since a rebel alliance led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched its offensive on November 27, the government has lost second city Aleppo and subsequently Hama in central Syria.

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Is Syria now a threat to the West? Rebel leader speaks out after toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime
5 days, 1 hour 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 …

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, 2 days 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 …

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 …

What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?
1 week, 4 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 in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?
1 week, 4 days ago

Syria in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?

ABC  

Whenever a leader is overthrown, a power vacuum is created that can be exploited by self-seeking actors. SNA forces, which are backed by neighbouring country Türkiye, have an interest in creating a buffer zone near the Turkish border to keep Syria's Kurdish forces away from it. This last Kurdish group is known as Syria's Democratic Forces and it controls large …

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 calls for stability and calm
1 week, 6 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 …

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals
54 years, 11 months ago

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals

CNN  

CNN — For more than a decade, Syria’s multi-front civil war had raged, leaving the country divided and scarred. On November 27, Syrian rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a former al Qaeda affiliate — swept across the country in a surprise assault, appearing to take advantage of the fact Assad’s allies were distracted with conflicts elsewhere in …

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 …

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

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

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 …

Watch: View of Syria’s Damascus after rebels topple Assad’s dictator regime
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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 …

On the road to Damascus
2 weeks ago

On the road to Damascus

Hindustan Times  

The Arab Spring found its moment in Syria a decade and half after it had bloomed on Sunday when the Baathist regime fell and President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus with his family to Moscow, where they were granted asylum. They have been fighting the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war that ravaged the West Asian country from 2011 onwards. …

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. …

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 …

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

Assad's reign collapses: What the fall of Damascus means for Syria
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Assad's reign collapses: What the fall of Damascus means for Syria

India Today  

Syria is making global headlines with a historical twist — over five decades of Assad family rule has come to an abrupt end. Rebel forces have taken Damascus, and Bashar al-Assad, who has dominated Syrian politics since 2000, is nowhere to be found. Reports suggest Assad fled the capital, possibly via Damascus International Airport, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Bashar …

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty

ABC  

The end of Bashar Al-Assad and his family's half-century-long regime in Syria came gradually, then all at once. The following day, the rebels entered Aleppo, Syria's largest city, for the first time since they were pushed out in 2016 after a bloody military campaign by Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran. Capitalising on the government's diminished position, the …

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
2 weeks, 1 day 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
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2 weeks, 1 day 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
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

CNN  

CNN — At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies. In a speech from the Umayyad Mosque on Sunday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, called the toppling of Assad a “victory for the entire Islamic nation.” “This is a nation that, if …

DC Edit | Assad regime's fall in Syria changes Mideast dynamics
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Who Are The Rebel Forces Who Have Toppled Bashar al-Assad's Govt In Syria? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Explained
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Who Are The Rebel Forces Who Have Toppled Bashar al-Assad's Govt In Syria? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Explained

ABP News  

After 24 years of rule, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as the rebel forces takes over the capital city of Damascus. The rebel forces are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. The HTS and Syrian National Army, mostly Sunni militants as opposed to Assad, who …

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

Daily Mail  

Syria's Kurds fear they may face a fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels have already begun battling them mere hours after Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed. But the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed coalition of Kurdish, Arabic and Assyrian group, exclusively told MailOnline that without Western intervention, they may face further encroachment from the SNA, leading to a potential massacre twenty years …

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government
2 weeks, 1 day ago

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria crumbled with astonishing speed after insurgents burst out of a rebel-held enclave and converged on the capital, Damascus, taking city after city in a matter of days. Friday, Nov. 29: Rebels enter Aleppo The insurgents enter Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, for the first time since they were …

Syria civil war: Russia says Bashar al-Assad has left Syria; Israeli PM orders ’seizure’ of buffer zone — 10 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria civil war: Russia says Bashar al-Assad has left Syria; Israeli PM orders ’seizure’ of buffer zone — 10 points

Live Mint  

As the Bashar al-Assad’s government collapsed after opposition fighters entered Damascus, crowds gathered in the Syria capital on Sunday to celebrate the end of a tyrant’s over 13 years long regime and stormed the presidential palace. Here are the 10 key points on Syria – ‘Bashar Assad had left Syria’ Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed on Sunday that Bashar Assad had …

Rebels hail end of Assad rule in Syria
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rebels hail end of Assad rule in Syria

Raw Story  

Islamist-led rebels took Damascus on Sunday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.Residents in the capital were seen cheering in the streets as the rebel factions heralded the departure of "tyrant" Assad, saying: "We declare the city of Damascus free." The head of war monitor the Syrian Observatory …

Syria’s Assad Regime Falls as Opposition Forces Take Damascus, Marking End of 13-Year Civil War
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria’s Assad Regime Falls as Opposition Forces Take Damascus, Marking End of 13-Year Civil War

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 08, 2024 14:53 IST - 6 MINS READ On a chilly December morning in Kilis, a Turkish city bordering Syria, the air was thick with anticipation. “These facilities will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are officially handed over.” This calculated approach has raised questions about Jolani’s vision for Syria. “Jolani holds …

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces 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. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Syrians in …

Assad’s rule collapses in Syria, raising concerns of a vacuum
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Assad’s rule collapses in Syria, raising concerns of a vacuum

Live Mint  

The Assad family dictatorship that ruled Syria for more than 50 years spiraled toward collapse Sunday, with rebel forces claiming control of Damascus and the whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad unknown. “We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," Lt. Col. Hassan Abdul Ghani, of the rebel military command, said in a social media post early …

Bashar Al Assad toppled: How Syrian govt fell in a matter of days
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bashar Al Assad toppled: How Syrian govt fell in a matter of days

Hindustan Times  

Syria's Bashar Al Assad government appears to have been toppled after rebel fighters claimed that they had entered the capital city of Damascus following a stunning advance This screen grab taken from AFPTV shows people sitting on a tank as they gather at Umayyad Square in Damascus on December 8, 2024. A night before entering Damascus, the rebel forces had …

Syrian Govt Collapses, Ending 50-Year Assad Rule
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian Govt Collapses, Ending 50-Year Assad Rule

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive. The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said President Bashar Assad had left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus after a remarkably …

Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad

ABP News  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus for an undisclosed location as rebel forces declared their entry into the capital. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali stated that the government is prepared for any transition of power, while rebels proclaimed the "end of the era." According to AFP, a war monitoring group reported that the Syrian Army and security …

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus

The Independent  

✕ Close Syrian insurgents reportedly reach suburbs of Damascus 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. …

President Bashar al-Assad Leaves Syria, PM Ready For Handover Of Power To Rebels: Top Updates
2 weeks, 1 day ago

President Bashar al-Assad Leaves Syria, PM Ready For Handover Of Power To Rebels: Top Updates

ABP News  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad handed over his power to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -led Syrian rebels after he flew out of Damascus to an unknown destination. "We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and releasing their chains and announcing the end of the era of injustice in Sednaya prison," Reuters reported the rebels as saying. As …

Damascus now ’free’, Bashar al-Assad rule has ended: Syrian Army
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Damascus now ’free’, Bashar al-Assad rule has ended: Syrian Army

Live Mint  

Syria's army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended following a lightning rebel offensive, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told Reuters. Earlier, Assad flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army …

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

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 Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Syria: Assad flees Damascus, say reports as rebels claim to enter the capital
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria: Assad flees Damascus, say reports as rebels claim to enter the capital

Firstpost  

As rebel forces inch closer to the Syrian capital Damascus, speculations are rife that the country’s President Bashar Al Assad has fled, abandoning his 24-year rule over the country. This aerial picture shows a bullet-riddled portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by anti government fighters. AFP …

Has Syrian President Assad fled amid rebels' advance? What we know so far
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Has Syrian President Assad fled amid rebels' advance? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

As rebel factions continue their march towards Syria's capital, a sense of fear and confusion grips the streets of Damascus. A giant portrait of Syrian president Bashar Assad sets on a building, as empty streets seen in Damascus, Syria. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little …

Has Prez Assad fled Syria? Rebels capture 4 cities in a day, circle Damascus; Trump says ‘not our mess’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Has Prez Assad fled Syria? Rebels capture 4 cities in a day, circle Damascus; Trump says ‘not our mess’

Live Mint  

Syria News: Late on Saturday night, Syrian opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, took over the third city of Homs, after Aleppo and Hama, clearing the pathway to Damascus. Semi-Claw Siege on Damascus Syrian opposition made rapid advances in the past 24 hours, capturing Deraa, Qneitra, Sweida, and Homs—four cities strategically located around Damascus, the Assad regime's main stronghold. "What they …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria civil war: Moscow gives asylum to Assad, US Strikes IS targets

Hindustan Times  

Syria War LIVE: People hold Syrian opposition flags in Paris to celebrate the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime Syrian civil war: The Syrian opposition forces now control the capital city of Damascus, while President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled the country. The Syrian rebel forces said that Damascus was now free of the ‘tyrant Bashar al-Assad’, announcing a “new …

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital

Firstpost  

The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, …

'End of dark era': Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'End of dark era': Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees

India Today  

Syrian rebel forces claimed control of the capital Damascus on Sunday after a week-long lightning offensive, encountering no resistance from government troops, amid reports that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Panic gripped the capital, with residents describing gunfire in the city, and regime loyalists rushing to the Damascus airport to flee, anticipating the Assad government's collapse, the Observatory …

Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus palaces as Assad flees to Russia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus palaces as Assad flees to Russia

India Today  

Syrian rebels seized control over President Bashar al-Assad's sprawling palaces as the 59-year-old autocratic leader fled the war-hit country and landed in Moscow where he was given asylum following the toppling of his 24-year-old regime by opposition forces in a lightning offensive. The Islamist-led rebels and Syrians rejoiced at the sudden end to the 13-year-old civil war, saying it marked …

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