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Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained
1 week, 4 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 …

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

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Is Assad's Rule In Syria At Risk Of Collapse?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Is Assad's Rule In Syria At Risk Of Collapse?

Huff Post  

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in 2008. Pool BENAINOUS/HOUNSFIELD via Getty Images BEIRUT — The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago, at the height of the country’s civil war, when his forces lost control over parts of the largest city, Aleppo, and his opponents were closing in on the capital, Damascus. Rebel forces …

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Syria latest: Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad’s fall as his whereabouts remain unknown
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria latest: Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad’s fall as his whereabouts remain unknown

Associated Press  

Crowds gathered in Syria’s Damascus on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after opposition fighters entered the capital following a stunning advance. German Chancellor calls for speedy return of order in Syria BERLIN — Reacting to the fall of Bashir Assad’s government, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that “what …

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Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?

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 The last time Syrian President …

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Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

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 Syrian insurgents have forced president …

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