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Syrians celebrate Asad regime fall in Damascus
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrians celebrate Asad regime fall in Damascus

CNN  

Damascus, Syria CNN — At Umayyad Square in central Damascus, tens of thousands of people had the party of a lifetime on Friday. Rebel fighters declared Damacus “liberated” in a video statement on state television, sending Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia. Friday’s huge crowds started gathering at the square after midday prayers at the historical Umayyad Mosque in …

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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, …

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In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and trepidation
1 month ago

In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and trepidation

LA Times  

Syrians wave the revolutionary flag and shout slogans as they celebrate during the second day of insurgents’ takeover of Damascus, Syria’s capital, on Dec. 9, 2024. To the side, a gaggle of young men and children swarmed over an abandoned Syrian army tank, chanting “May Allah curse your soul, Hafez,” — a reference to Assad’s father, Hafez, who ruled Syria …

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Syrian rebel leader Jolani’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
1 month ago

Syrian rebel leader Jolani’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too

CNN  

CNN — Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. It is no surprise that the Islamist rebel chose Damascus’s venerated Umayyad Mosque – not a TV studio, nor newly absented presidential palace, but a place of towering religious significance, which at 1,300 years old is one of the world’s most ancient mosques – to deliver that message. “This …

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Biden offers a blueprint for US support in Syria, announces airstrikes against ISIS targets
1 month ago

Biden offers a blueprint for US support in Syria, announces airstrikes against ISIS targets

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden on Sunday called the extraordinary fall of the Assad regime in Syria “a moment of risk” and “historic opportunity” while offering a blueprint for how the US plans to support the region. “The United States will do whatever we can to support them, including through humanitarian relief, to help restore Syria after more than a …

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Amman, Jordan travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat
2 months, 1 week ago

Amman, Jordan travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amman’s highlights lie not only in its ancient sites and skyscrapers, but in the joy of daily life in the …

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