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Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
1 week, 6 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, …

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The swift fall of Syria’s Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule
2 weeks ago

The swift fall of Syria’s Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule

Associated Press  

It took barely 10 days for Syria’s insurgents to march from their stronghold in the northwest into Damascus and bring an end to the Assad family rule that had gripped the country for half a century. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Syrian opposition fighters celebrate after the government collapses in Damascus, Syria, …

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Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

The Independent  

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Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus to unknown destination as rebel militants enter Damascus: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus to unknown destination as rebel militants enter Damascus: Report

Live Mint  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left to an unknown destination, two senior army officers familiar with the incident told Reuters on Sunday. However, there was no immediate official response from the Syrian government, but pro-government Sham FM radio reported that Damascus airport had been evacuated, with all flights suspended, AP reported. AP reported that the loss of …

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Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital
2 weeks, 3 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, …

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Rebels in Syria announce capture of Homs as insurgents encircle Damascus in rebellion against Assad regime
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rebels in Syria announce capture of Homs as insurgents encircle Damascus in rebellion against Assad regime

ABC  

The commander of rebel forces in Syria has announced the country's central city of Homs has been "fully liberated", after insurgents earlier encircled the capital of Damascus in a sign the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is under severe threat. The announcement came after Syrian government forces abandoned Homs after less than a day of fighting, while rebel forces …

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Syrian rebels storm Homs, just 20 kms away from capital Damascus | Top updates
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels storm Homs, just 20 kms away from capital Damascus | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Syrian Islamist rebels, led by the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, continued their lightning advance against President Bashar al-Assad's regime on Saturday as they took control of two key southern provinces, entered the country's largest province, Homs and reached close to the capital, Damascus. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Syria must not be allowed to fall into the hands of …

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Syrian rebels close in on Damascus, President Assad's office denies he has fled
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels close in on Damascus, President Assad's office denies he has fled

India Today  

Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria on Saturday said that they have entered the suburbs of key city of Homs, according to news agency Reuters. This comes after a rapid week-long advance as Syrian government forces struggle to maintain control and preserve President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule. The insurgents have also claimed that they have begun to encircle Damascus …

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Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in …

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Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee

The Independent  

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Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print If Assad’s military loses Homs, …

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Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. …

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Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

The Independent  

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Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Hafez Assad’s brother, Rifaat, led the artillery unit that shelled the city and killed thousands, earning him the nickname the “Butcher of Hama.” Only this year, Rifaat Assad was indicted …

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Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgency, announced in a video message that fighters had reached Hama in a …

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Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
3 weeks ago

Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group toured the seized city of Aleppo on Wednesday in a surprise visit — the first since the group captured large parts of the city over the weekend as fierce fighting intensifies in the government-led counter-offensive in northern Hama. The latest flareup in Syria’s long civil war comes after forces opposed …

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