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1 week, 2 days ago

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell

NPR

Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell A former ISIS fighter who fought alongside rebels to topple former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad says he will turn against the new Syrian leadership if strict Islamic rule is not imposed. REZVANI: With a rifle slung across his back, wearing loose highwater pants, sneakers and …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels

India Today

China is planning to deploy private security forces to protect its investments and personnel in Myanmar, replicating the approach it has taken in Pakistan, amid growing unrest and anti-China sentiment among rebel groups in the country. According to intelligence reports, China and Myanmar's military are collaborating to establish a joint security firm aimed at safeguarding Chinese projects and workers. Last …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Understanding America’s role in Syria

Firstpost

Following Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall by a rebel-led coup last Sunday, the political situation in the country has taken a new turn. However, a response from the global superpower United States has largely remained uncertain US involvement in Syria dates back to at least 2011, when the Arab Spring, a pro-democracy Middle East protest movement, broke out and spread …

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4 weeks, 2 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,” …

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1 month ago

What the papers say – December 9

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Daily Telegraph reports the Syrian president has been granted asylum in Moscow on …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month ago

Syrians ransack Assad's abandoned palace dressing rooms taking huge Louis Vuitton boxes before breaking into his supercar-filled garage - while others loot bags of CASH from central bank as it's confi

Daily Mail

Gleeful Syrians ransacked Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus today of Louis Vuitton items after rebel soldiers stormed the capital. Gleeful Syrians ransacked Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus today of Louis Vuitton items after rebel soldiers stormed the capital One person can be seen holding an orange Louis Vuitton box as they walk up a flight of stairs Hoards …

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1 month ago

Syrians storm Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare the country is 'free' and tear down statues of deposed leader - as search begins for 'tyrant' after he flees during dr

Daily Mail

Syrians have stormed Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare that the country is 'free' from the 'tyrant'. Syrian state television showed the rebels milling around inside Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace after the despot fled on a plane to an unknown destination People celebrate at Umayyad Square in Damascus on December 8, 2024, as rebel soldiers declare that …

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1 month ago

Syrian rebels at presidential complex, airport evacuated | Damascus capture in videos

Hindustan Times

Syria civil war: Videos surfaced online showing insurgents breaking into the Syrian presidential complex after Islamist-led rebels claimed to have captured Damascus in a rapid offensive on Sunday. Fall of Assad rule in Syria Syrian state TV broadcasted a video announcing that President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown and all detainees have been freed from jail. The head of a …

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1 month ago

Syria's PM says 'ready for handover process' after army tells officers that Assad's rule has ended

Firstpost

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali said that he is ready to “cooperate” with any leadership chosen by the people after the country’s army command reportedly told officers that Assad’s rule has come to an end Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali said that he is ready for any sort of handover process after army command reportedly told officers that President Bashar …

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'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive

Firstpost

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Washington to stay out of the ongoing crisis in Syria. Calling the country a ‘mess’ he pointed out that it is not America’s fight US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States should not get involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Trump’s remarks came shortly after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan …

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1 month 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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1 month ago

Aleppo, Hama... Damascus? Why Bashar Al-Assad failed to rule Syria like his father

Firstpost

Bashar al-Assad’s leadership has shifted Syria away from the stability his father once maintained, leading to conflict and growing isolation Bashar al-Assad’s leadership of Syria marks a clear shift from his father Hafez al-Assad’s reign. While Hafez was known for his clever political tactics, patience and ability to keep Syria stable, Bashar’s rule has been marked by growing internal conflicts …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city

Al Jazeera

Syria’s army says its forces ‘continue to repel the major offensive launched by armed terrorist groups’ on Aleppo city. At least four people have been killed as rebel groups launched attacks on Aleppo for the first time in years, Syrian state media reported, as the rebel forces ramped up their assault on government-held positions in the country’s northwest. “Our forces …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Central African Republic faces increased rebel activity and spillover from Sudan war, UN experts say

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Activities of armed groups in the volatile Central African Republic have increased, complicating a security landscape that has seen a spillover of the conflict in neighboring Sudan, U.N. experts warn in a new report. The panel of experts cite confirmed reports of air raids by the Sudanese military around border areas and of fighters from the rival …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

South Sudan government and rebel groups sign ‘commitment’ for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya — The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups on Thursday signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy. The rebel opposition groups were not part of the 2018 agreement that ended South Sudan’s …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Myanmar military junta blames foreign powers for backing rebel groups

ABC

In short: The chief of Myanmar's military junta has blamed foreign powers for backing rebel groups in the country. The chief of Myanmar's military junta has blamed foreign powers for backing rebel groups in the country. Myanmar's ruling military junta chief has blamed foreign powers for backing rebel groups in the country — something he says is ultimately delaying democratic …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC?

Al Jazeera

South Africa is deploying thousands of troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the country resist rebel attacks which are driving one of Africa’s most serious humanitarian crises. On Wednesday, the South African government said that 2,900 SANDF soldiers were being mobilised for its part in a regional push by the South African Development Community to support DRC’s …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Peruvian intelligence chief pleads guilty to charges in 1992 massacre of six farmers

Associated Press

LIMA, Peru — The controversial intelligence chief of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori on Monday pleaded guilty to charges in the 1992 massacre of six farmers who were accused of being members of a rebel group, taken from their homes by soldiers and executed in the town of Pativilca. A former army officer and lawyer who defended drug traffickers in …

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1 year ago

Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily

Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army said Sunday they have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if the current cease-fire with the government is extended. Díaz is one of the most talented players on Colombia’s national team and currently plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League, which he joined last year in …

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1 year ago

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

Associated Press

GOMA, Congo — Congolese security forces and rebel groups have agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s hard-hit east near the border with Rwanda, the White House announced just days before Congo’s presidential election. The agreement was backed by both Congo and Rwanda, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, Adrienne Watson, said in …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Is Myanmar junta on the verge of collapse?

Firstpost

In Myanmar, the military regime is on the backfoot. Three rebel groups had joined forces to form the ‘brotherhood alliance’ that is now leading the offensive against the military junta. Moreover, the junta says that foreigners are working for rebel groups, apparently as drone experts, i.e., the army says the rebels have hired foreign drone experts. The International community must …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Fighting between Myanmar's junta and ethnic rebel groups near shared border with China displaces thousands

ABC

Thousands of people are newly displaced, with some crossing into China, as fighting intensifies between Myanmar's junta and ethnic rebel groups in areas near the border. Key points: Myanmar's junta is continuing to air strike territory controlled by a rebel group in Kachin state It is also fighting an alliance of ethnic armed groups in Shan state Junta chief Min …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar

Associated Press

BANGKOK — An alliance of ethnic rebel groups on Friday launched a coordinated offensive in northeastern Myanmar to seize military targets in areas near the Chinese border, the groups and residents of the area said. The alliance’s statement said its members are also “dedicated to eradicating the oppressive military dictatorship, a shared aspiration of the entire Myanmar population.” The politics …

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Some fighters in Syria find new government's aim to unite rebel groups a hard sell

China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels

Understanding America’s role in Syria

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

What the papers say – December 9

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

Syrians ransack Assad's abandoned palace dressing rooms taking huge Louis Vuitton boxes before breaking into his supercar-filled garage - while others loot bags of CASH from central bank as it's confi

Syrians storm Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare the country is 'free' and tear down statues of deposed leader - as search begins for 'tyrant' after he flees during dr

Syrian rebels at presidential complex, airport evacuated | Damascus capture in videos

Syria's PM says 'ready for handover process' after army tells officers that Assad's rule has ended

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive

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

Aleppo, Hama... Damascus? Why Bashar Al-Assad failed to rule Syria like his father

Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city

Central African Republic faces increased rebel activity and spillover from Sudan war, UN experts say

South Sudan government and rebel groups sign ‘commitment’ for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya

Myanmar military junta blames foreign powers for backing rebel groups

Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC?

Ex-Peruvian intelligence chief pleads guilty to charges in 1992 massacre of six farmers

Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

Vantage | Is Myanmar junta on the verge of collapse?

Fighting between Myanmar's junta and ethnic rebel groups near shared border with China displaces thousands

Alliance of 3 ethnic rebel groups carries out coordinated attacks in northeastern Myanmar