Rebels seized control of Syrian capital. And, Trump's 1st post-election TV interview
1 month ago

Rebels seized control of Syrian capital. And, Trump's 1st post-election TV interview

NPR  

Rebels seized control of Syrian capital. Today's top stories Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fled to Moscow yesterday as rebels seized control of Damascus, Syria's capital. The Assad family came to power in 1970. toggle caption Omar Sanadiki/AP 🎧 Syrians broke out in intense celebrations after news spread of the regime's collapse. The fall of Assad's regime comes after 54 years of dictatorship and 13 years of civil war, NPR's Ruth Sherlock tells Up First. The ceremony to mark the cathedral's return to religious services featured guests such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump, first lady Jill Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the U.K.'s Prince William.

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Ousted Leader Assad Claims He Wanted To Stay In Syria But Was Evacuated By Russia
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DAMASCUS — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but the Russian military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack. The spokesman for the transitional government’s political department said in an interview Monday that “the Assad regime is finished …

Watch: The Syrian civil war | A timeline of the 13-year struggle that overthrew Assad
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but the Russian military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack. AP AUDIO: Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports …

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his regime
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his 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. open image in gallery Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad …

‘Never sought refuge’: Syria's Bashar al-Assad in first statement since ouster
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

'Planned To Keep Fighting, But...' Bashar Al-Assad's First Statement After Fleeing Syria
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

ABP News  

In his first statement after fleeing from Syria, ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad said that he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus, but the Russians military evacuated him after their base in western Syria came under attack. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th …

Toppled Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flew $250 million in cash to Moscow: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Toppled Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flew $250 million in cash to Moscow: Report

Hindustan Times  

According to a report, ousted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad sent $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019. FILE - An image of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad covers the facade of a provincial government office in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, The report, if true, shows the financial ties that Assad enjoyed …

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria

Al Jazeera  

Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel, say state fell into ‘hands of terrorism’. In the first public remarks attributed to Bashar al-Assad since he left Syria, the deposed Syrian president has defended his rule and denied planning his departure as armed opposition fighters closed in on Damascus earlier this month. A statement said to be …

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 22:17 DAMASCUS -- Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on Dec 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departure for Russia. The statement, released via the Syrian Presidency's Telegram account, addressed rumors surrounding al-Assad's departure and the collapse of his government after more than 13 …

This Week in Explainers: Bashar al-Assad is gone but Syria crisis is far from over. Here’s why
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Rebels took over Damascus quickly, but the uprising has been decades in the making
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

NPR  

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

Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled

Al Jazeera  

Damascus, Syria – Nizar al-Madani, 34, stood with tears in his eyes as he looked around Qaboun. “But today, there is no trace of these buildings… The regime has obliterated the neighbourhood’s features.” He was not the only one who came out to Qaboun to see what was left after the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell. “The fallen al-Assad regime …

What lies ahead for Syria after Assad’s exit?: Explained
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3 weeks, 6 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
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 2 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 …

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals
55 years 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 month 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 month 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 …

Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos
1 month ago

Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos

Al Jazeera  

Syrians have finally achieved what antigovernment protesters demanded 13 years ago when they first took to the streets to call for the “fall of the regime”. In Latakia, people were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former President Hafez al-Assad, Bashar’s father who ruled from 1971 till his death in 2000, as it was dragged behind a truck …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Ferraris, Porsches and more: Bashar al- Assad's luxury cars found in his ransacked palace
1 month ago

Ferraris, Porsches and more: Bashar al- Assad's luxury cars found in his ransacked palace

Hindustan Times  

The rebels storming the palace of ousted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad found a fleet of luxury cars in a massive garage. A bullet-riddled portrait of Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by rebels. While initially the Bashar Al Assad regime looked poised for a fall, the entry of Russia and …

Who is governing Syria after Bashar al-Assad's exit? Syrian PM says…
1 month 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

How It Happened: 2 Seismic Weeks That Toppled Syria's Government
1 month 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. …

Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who fled Assad's regime return
1 month ago

Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who fled Assad's regime return

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Syrians tried to begin the long journey back to their homes yesterday after the end of 13 years of civil war, with huge queues forming to get into the country. Assad's downfall spells uncertainty for the millions of refugees estimated to have fled Syria since the brutal civil war began 14 years ago, experts have said. However experts …

Collapse of Assad regime: How it happened
1 month ago

Collapse of Assad regime: How it happened

The Hindu  

After five decades of Assad family rule in Syria, the regime collapsed as the insurgents broke out from a rebel-held enclave and advanced rapidly on Damascus, capturing city after city in just a few days. Syria civil war LIVE updates Opposition forces swept through the country and entered the capital with minimal resistance as the Syrian army disintegrated. President Bashar …

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

The View From India newsletter: The dramatic fall of Damascus
1 month ago

The View From India newsletter: The dramatic fall of Damascus

The Hindu  

Syria has just witnessed a dramatic shift, with opposition forces taking control of the country, after more than half a century of the Assad family’s repressive rule. President Assad effectively survived for 13 years since anti-government protests broke out, with help from Iran, Russia and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, who have been Syria’s strongest allies. On Sunday, December 8, barely a week …

Syria War Updates: Assad out, HTS in; world leaders calls for stability in Damascus – Firstpost
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1 month 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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1 month 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 …

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?
1 month ago

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?

Firstpost  

Five decades of the Assad family dominance in Syria came to an end on Sunday, as the rebel alliance arrived in Damascus in just over a week. The success of the lightning advance was primarily because Syria’s army was worn out and demotivated; the Syrian leader’s key allies, Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, were badly weakened by the war with …

Syria news: Ousted Assad flees to Moscow; world leaders rejoice, oil prices edge up
1 month ago

Syria news: Ousted Assad flees to Moscow; world leaders rejoice, oil prices edge up

Live Mint  

Syrian civil war: Crowds thronged the main square in Damascus on Saturday, December 8, to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's government, marking an end to over 50 years of dictatorship. The Syrian civil war started during the Arab Spring, around 2010 and evolved into a brutal, complex conflict involving domestic opposition groups and international powers such as the United …

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

‘Historic opportunity for people’: Joe Biden on fall of Assad regime in Syria
Top News
1 month 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 …

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

Bashar al-Assad and family flee Syria, granted asylum in Moscow on ‘humanitarian grounds’: Report
1 month ago

Bashar al-Assad and family flee Syria, granted asylum in Moscow on ‘humanitarian grounds’: Report

Live Mint  

Syria Civil War: Russian state media reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has landed in Moscow and has been granted asylum after the Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier that he stepped down and left Syria. The United Nations security council will convene on Monday afternoon for an emergency closed door meeting regarding Syria in the aftermath of ousted president …

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

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

Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
1 month 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
Top News
1 month 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 …

Syria Civil War: Joe Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity' – India TV
1 month ago

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 …

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

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

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

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

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. Wednesday, November 27: Rebel offensive begins Armed opposition groups …

Who Is Bashar al-Assad? From Eye Doctor To Controversial Leader Who Had To Flee War-Torn Syria
1 month ago

Who Is Bashar al-Assad? From Eye Doctor To Controversial Leader Who Had To Flee War-Torn Syria

ABP News  

After nearly 14 years of devastating war, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end, with rebel forces taking control of the capital Damascus. Russia, an ally, said Sunday Bashar al-Assad has "stepped down" as president of Syria and "left" the country. This was the first official statement after the rebels — Islamist militant group Hayat …

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage
1 month ago

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage

Live Mint  

As Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the fall of Assad government and paid tribute to the Syrian people for their courage and patience. In a post on social media platform X, President Macron said: “I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, …

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