Syria: HTS leader Al-Jolani says country too exhausted for conflict with Israel
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Syria: HTS leader Al-Jolani says country too exhausted for conflict with Israel

Hindustan Times  

The leader of the Islamist-led rebels who seized power in Damascus criticised Israel on Saturday for its incursion into southern Syria this week but said his country was too exhausted for fresh conflict. The leader of Syria's Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group said his country was too exhausted for fresh conflict. Israeli troops entered the UN-patrolled buffer zone that separated Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights last weekend in a move the United Nations said violated the 1974 armistice agreement. "The Israelis have clearly crossed the disengagement line in Syria, which threatens a new unjustified escalation in the region," said the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, who is now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa.

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Syria’s de facto new leader says it is not a threat to the West
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4 days, 9 hours 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
4 days, 12 hours 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 …

Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?
6 days, 5 hours ago

Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?

Firstpost  

The Golan Heights ceasefire breach by Israel seems to have no impact on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s chief Ahmad al-Sharaa who has said that the “general exhaustion” in Syria does not “allow” it to enter into new conflicts with Israel Israel has been Syria’s archnemesis since history can remember. Israel breaches Golan Heights ceasefire Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

HTS leader calls for disbanding rebel factions, unity in post-Assad Syria
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6 days, 11 hours 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 …

Rebel factions to disband, fighters to join defence ministry, says Syria’s Jolani
6 days, 12 hours ago

Rebel factions to disband, fighters to join defence ministry, says Syria’s Jolani

Firstpost  

HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani said Monday on the group’s Telegram channel that all the rebel factions would ‘be disbanded and the fighters trained to join the ranks of the defence ministry’ A Syrian rebel fighter walks at the Saydnaya prison, in the town of Saydnaya about 28 kilometres north of Damascus. AFP The leader of the Islamist group that …

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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6 days, 23 hours ago

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Firstpost  

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has reshaped Syria’s future and its ties with key nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading Syria’s transitional government, has attracted both cautious optimism and scepticism. UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen meets with head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani in Damascus, Syria in …

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia
1 week ago

Never considered resigning or fleeing Syria: Assad's first remarks from Russia

India Today  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued his first statement since the dramatic fall of his regime last week, asserting that "asylum was never an option, but Russia evacuated him due to drone attacks in Damascus", according to news agency AFP. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime
1 week, 1 day ago

How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime

Firstpost  

The reconstruction of the nation and its major pillars, like armed forces, police, and judiciary; revitalising the economy; addressing the political vacuum; and ushering in an all-representative democratic government are the major challenges to be addressed by the new interim government A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters …

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict
1 week, 1 day ago

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict

Al Jazeera  

De facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa slams Israelis attacks, but says his country cannot afford to enter a new conflict. “More than 60 Israeli air strikes took place over the last 12 hours,” Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from the Syrian capital, Damascus, said, adding that Israel has conducted about 800 air raids across Syria since the ouster of Syrian …

Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks
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Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks

Hindustan Times  

By Hatem Maher Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks Dec 14 - Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday Israel is using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he is not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding following the end of Bashar …

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 …

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon
1 week, 3 days ago

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon

NPR  

What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon toggle caption Ayman Oghanna for NPR NABATIEH, Lebanon — Khalil Moussa Shoumar's home was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike the last time Israel invaded southern Lebanon, in 2006. On Dec. 5, Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem — whose predecessor Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes in September — gave …

Syria could be another Iraq as US watches from under façade of democracy
1 week, 4 days ago

Syria could be another Iraq as US watches from under façade of democracy

Firstpost  

With Russian and Iranian influence almost over in Syria, America’s biggest concern is the resurgence of Islamic State, not democracy Rebel fighters ride in a vehicle after they seized Damascus and ousted President Bashar in Syria, December 9, 2024. “It’s a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country,” …

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel
1 week, 4 days ago

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel

Daily Mail  

Islamist rebel group Ha'yat Tahrir al-Sham officially ended Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's longstanding regime earlier this week, naming a leader of a new transition government days after Assad fled Damascus to seek refuge in Moscow. Destroyed trucks after a Turkish airstrike near Qamishli, northeast of Syria on 11 December 2024 Israeli troops move within the buffer zone between Israel and …

'We're preventing jihadists from reaching us': Israeli commander on why military moved into Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

'We're preventing jihadists from reaching us': Israeli commander on why military moved into Syria

Firstpost  

Following the ouster of the Assad regime in Syria, the Israeli military has moved into southern Syria to control the demilitarised buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border, with a commander saying the move was necessitated to ensure jihadists don’t enter Israel Israeli soldiers patrol the perimeter of the agricultural settlement of Avivim, next to the Lebanese border in upper Galilee, …

Islamist groups hail HTS victory in Syria, Hezbollah and IS find it 'dangerous'
1 week, 4 days ago

Islamist groups hail HTS victory in Syria, Hezbollah and IS find it 'dangerous'

Firstpost  

The victory of HTS in Syria is being hailed by Islamist groups, but Hezbollah and IS are finding it ‘dangerous,’ but why? Letting go of historic ideological differences and sectarian divides, Islamist groups and militants across the world congratulated Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, on their victory over the Bashar al-Assad regime. In Jordan, the Islamic Action …

Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design
1 week, 4 days ago

Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design

Al Jazeera  

Following its new attacks on Syria, Israel’s leaders and much of its media tout the creation of a new Middle East. Claiming much of the credit for the lightning advance of the Syrian group, Hayat Tahir al-Sham, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said to journalists on Monday: “The collapse of the Syrian regime is a direct result of the severe …

Will guarantee rights of all religious groups: New Syria PM Mohammad al-Bashir
1 week, 4 days ago

Will guarantee rights of all religious groups: New Syria PM Mohammad al-Bashir

India Today  

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 are …

Syria’s caretaker Prime Minister al-Bashir promises stability as rebels consolidate power
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria’s caretaker Prime Minister al-Bashir promises stability as rebels consolidate power

Firstpost  

In a brief address on state television, Mohammed al-Bashir, a figure little known across most of Syria who previously ran an administration in a pocket of the northwest controlled by rebels, said he would lead the interim authority until March 1 This handout image made available by the Telegram channel of the official Syrian Arab News Agency shows Syria's new …

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 …

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 …

Syria: How a lightning assault by Syrian rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
1 week, 6 days 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 …

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

The Independent  

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On the road to Damascus
1 week, 6 days 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. …

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift
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1 week, 6 days ago

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Hindustan Times  

In a stunning turn of events, the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad collapsed without any resistance after a lightning offensive by rebel forces spearheaded by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham on Sunday. The traditional backers of Syria –– Russia and Iran –– remained involved in their conflicts with Ukraine and Israel, respectively, and were unable to sustain meaningful …

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict
2 weeks ago

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict

The Quint  

The HTS began life as an al Qaeda outfit, but it shed that baggage in 2017 and emerged as a locally focused group whose goal is to establish Islamic governance in Syria. The HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has signalled stability when he declared that public institutions “will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are …

The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart
2 weeks ago

The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart

The Independent  

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Taliban congratulates Syrians after Assad fall: Removal of factor of conflict
2 weeks ago

Taliban congratulates Syrians after Assad fall: Removal of factor of conflict

India Today  

Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has congratulated the people of Syria and Islamist rebels for overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad's regime, which marked the end of more than 24 years of his autocratic rule, as well as the 13-year-old civil war. In a statement on Sunday, the Taliban's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the collapse of the Syrian government resulted in the "removal …

Opinion | Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?
2 weeks ago

Opinion | Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?

New York Times  

It is hard not to rejoice while watching images of ecstatic Syrians toppling statues from the regime of the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad and hearing the shouts of joy of prisoners, many of whom may have been tortured and starved, released from his dungeons. Mr. al-Assad’s Syria was brutal for the regime’s opponents, and 13 years of civil war and …

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

Abu Mohammed al-Golani: Leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad
2 weeks ago

Abu Mohammed al-Golani: Leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad

India Today  

In the chaos of the Syrian civil war, one name stands out: Abu Mohammad al-Julani. As the commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, al-Julani has become an influential and controversial figure, playing a significant role in Syria's rebel movement against Bashar al-Assad's regime. His ability to balance military strength, political manoeuvring, and public rebranding has kept Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham central to …

Leading the charge: Can Hayat Tahrir al-Sham bring stability to Syria?
2 weeks ago

Leading the charge: Can Hayat Tahrir al-Sham bring stability to Syria?

India Today  

After a lightning offensive by rebel forces in Syria, the dictatorial president, Bashar al-Assad has fled the country, effectively bringing his 24-year rule—and over 50 years of Assad family dominance in Syria—to an end. The Main Opposition in Syria: HTS In the wake of these events, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has pledged full cooperation with the leadership the …

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From al-Qaida's links to Nusra Front, know everything about rebel group in Syria
2 weeks ago

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From al-Qaida's links to Nusra Front, know everything about rebel group in Syria

India TV News  

A sudden stormy rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - a designated terrorist organisation by the US-led Western bloc - ended a 13-year-long civil war, compelling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee his country. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - in Syria …

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 …

Israel, Turkey emerge as big winners from fall of Basher al-Assad's regime in Syria
2 weeks ago

Israel, Turkey emerge as big winners from fall of Basher al-Assad's regime in Syria

Firstpost  

While Turkey and Israel stand to benefit from the new order, the power vacuum in Syria raises concerns about potential instability and the rise of extremist factions Israel and Turkey have emerged as winners due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Agencies The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has triggered a dramatic reshaping of West Asian geopolitics, with …

These Syrian rebel forces played key role in Bashar al-Assad's ouster
2 weeks ago

These Syrian rebel forces played key role in Bashar al-Assad's ouster

Hindustan Times  

The Syrian Islamist rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad and seized the capital, Damascus, include fighters from different factions. The main rebel groups are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham The most powerful among rebel groups in Syria that spearheaded the advance against Assad starting Nov 27. Syrian National Army Turkey sent troops into Syria in 2016 to fight what it claimed as …

Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? The Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad
2 weeks ago

Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? The Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad

Hindustan Times  

Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, gained international attention after it led a successful blitzkrieg-style assault campaign to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad successfully. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied anti-government factions have pressed a lightning offensive since November 27, sweeping swathes of the country from government control, including major cities Aleppo, Hama and Homs. Origins …

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 …

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  

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

Syria: Rebels Seize Homs, Assad Faces Mounting Offensive
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria: Rebels Seize Homs, Assad Faces Mounting Offensive

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamist-led rebels announced Sunday they had captured the strategic city of Homs, on the way towards Damascus where Syria's embattled government said it was setting up an impenetrable security cordon.The defence ministry earlier denied rebels had entered Homs, describing the situation there as "safe and stable".But the leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said their control …

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Geir Pedersen, the United Nations special envoy for Syria, has expressed “cautious hope” after opposition fighters declared the rule of President Bashar al-Assad had come to an end. In a statement later on Monday, Pedersen described the long-running war in Syria as a “dark chapter” that “has left deep scars”, adding: “Today we look forward with cautious hope to the …

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?

New Indian Express  

The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East. Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: These groups, supported by Turkey, now control central Syria, extending from the northern border with Turkey to the southern border with Jordan. The opposition forces range …

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Islamist-led rebels on Sunday declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, saying they have toppled him as they swept into Damascus and sent him fleeing. Here is a recap of their lightning offensive: November 27 Jihadists launch a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo, sparking clashes that kill more than …

Syria's Assad: The president who led a bloody crackdown
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria's Assad: The president who led a bloody crackdown

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. On Sunday, as rebels entered the capital, a Syrian war monitor said he had left the country, in what could spell the end not just of his 24-year rule but the downfall of his clan's five-decade …

"At long last": Biden says Assad ouster is "act of justice" in Syria
2 weeks, 1 day ago

"At long last": Biden says Assad ouster is "act of justice" in Syria

Salon  

President Joe Biden addressed the coup in Syria from the White House on Sunday, calling the removal of President Bashar al-Assad a "fundamental act of justice" and a "moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria." "After 13 years of civil war in Syria, more than half a century of brutal authoritarian rule by Bashar al-Assad and his …

In a country splintered by civil war, could Syria’s rebels usher in a new dawn?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

In a country splintered by civil war, could Syria’s rebels usher in a new dawn?

CNN  

CNN — The red, white, green and black Free Syrian Army flag flew over Damascus on Sunday as thousands of residents lined the main square in bursts of defiant jubilation – after President Bashar al-Assad relinquished his grip on power. “This is a regime that, for over 50 years, under the mantra of freedom, unity and socialism, oppressed, tortured and …

Syrian rebel leader Jolani’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian rebel leader Jolani’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too

CNN  

CNN — Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. It is no surprise that the Islamist rebel chose Damascus’s venerated Umayyad Mosque – not a TV studio, nor newly absented presidential palace, but a place of towering religious significance, which at 1,300 years old is one of the world’s most ancient mosques – to deliver that message. “This …

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far
2 weeks, 1 day ago

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reportedly begun encircling Damascus, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Reuters Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups, on a lightning offensive through the country, said on Saturday they had started to surround Syria’s government-held capital Damascus. - ‘Damascus awaits’ - “Our forces have begun the final phase of encircling the capital, …

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