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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 …

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Eleven days: Mapping the fall of Syria
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Eleven days: Mapping the fall of Syria

India Today  

In just 11 days, the Assad regime collapsed in a swift and coordinated offensive. The lightning offensive Between November 29 and December 8, anti-Assad forces, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group led by a former Al-Qaeda commander, launched a series of rapid assaults. For the first time since 2016, rebels breached Aleppo’s western limits. Rebels captured Hama on …

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Heartbreaking moment TODDLER walks out of prison cell in Assad's 'human slaughterhouse' as Syrian rebels free inmates from jail where rape and torture is endemic - and 13,000 were executed by the regi
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Heartbreaking moment TODDLER walks out of prison cell in Assad's 'human slaughterhouse' as Syrian rebels free inmates from jail where rape and torture is endemic - and 13,000 were executed by the regi

Daily Mail  

This is the heartbreaking moment a toddler is seen walking out of a Syrian prison cell inside tyrant President Bashar al-Assad's 'human slaughterhouse'. This is the heartbreaking moment a toddler is seen walking out of a Syrian prison cell inside tyrant President Bashar al-Assad's 'human slaughterhouse' Women and children have been freed from despot President Bashar al-Assad's 'human slaughterhouse' prison …

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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 …

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

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As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far
2 weeks, 2 days 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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Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb

Hindustan Times  

Syria Crisis: Syrian rebels announced full control over Homs, the third main city in the nation, before advancing to the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, on Saturday. While Daraa was lost to local armed groups, Aleppo, the second-largest city, and Hama fell to a rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist leader. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

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Syrian rebels close in on Homs as Assad races to defend Damascus: 10 points
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels close in on Homs as Assad races to defend Damascus: 10 points

India Today  

In their latest major gain in the armed advancement against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the opposition rebels advanced toward the city of Homs on late Saturday, capturing the last village on its northern outskirts. The US said that they are closely monitoring developments in Syria, where opposition forces have jolted President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power, White House spokesperson Karine …

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Hezbollah sends 'supervising forces' to Syria to defend Homs amid rebel advance
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hezbollah sends 'supervising forces' to Syria to defend Homs amid rebel advance

Firstpost  

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah sent a small number of “supervising forces” from Lebanon to Syria overnight to help prevent anti-government fighters from seizing the strategic city of Homs, two senior Lebanese security sources said on Friday A motorcycle passes a tank, after rebels led by HTS have sought to capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in the north and …

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Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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 Thousands of civilians have fled …

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Syrian rebel leader vows to use ‘all available means’ to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebel leader vows to use ‘all available means’ to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad

Hindustan Times  

Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday. In little over a week, the offensive has seen Syria's second city Aleppo and strategically located Hama fall from President Bashar al-Assad's control for the first time since the civil war began in 2011. ‘Massive …

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Thousands flee Syria’s Homs as opposition forces advance on key city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Thousands flee Syria’s Homs as opposition forces advance on key city

Al Jazeera  

Rebel fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham say they are ‘at the walls’ of Homs, Syria’s third largest city. “Our forces have liberated the last village in the vicinity of the city of Homs, and they are now at the city’s walls,” a commander of the opposition forces said. Reporting from Homs province late on Friday, Al Jazeera’s Omar al-Haj …

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Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition armed group says rebels have full control of Hama, the fourth-largest city in the country. Opposition forces have captured the city of Hama in central Syria, the latest victory for the rebels since they launched a lightning offensive eight days ago and a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The opposition also took over the city’s military airport, …

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