Syria’s rebel factions will be “disbanded,” the head of the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad has pledged, as the former president denounced…
“Could be members of Assad’s militias”: Friedrich Merz speaks out on ARD against the continued admission of Syrian people. Tough action must be taken at…
The extent of unexploded ordnance littering Syria will be “massive” and poses a particular threat to children returning to the country, a landmine-clearing leader has warned.
The US military has transported out of Syria an American who had disappeared seven months ago into former President Bashar Assad’s notorious prison system and…
Syria is witnessing mass celebrations as citizens gather to mark the end of five decades of rule by the Assad regime. Images from Damascus show large crowds assembling for the first Friday prayers since Islamist rebels seized control of the capital on Sunday.
As Syria slowly returns to everyday life and regroups, another concern is growing in Europe: Islamist terrorists with European passports could take advantage of the…
Today, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Ankara to discuss the situation in Syria with his Turkish counterpart. The G-7 states also discuss.…
A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights abuses took place has been charged with several counts of torture after…
Ahmed al-Sharaa, widely known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared that the former regime’s notorious security apparatus would be dismantled. The statement, reported by Reuters, came after the fall of Assad’s government.
What impact will the fall of Bashar al-Assad have on ongoing proceedings in France against former Syrian regime officials? According to the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s…
Israel strikes Assad’s military 480 times as Iran’s ayatollah blames US for fall of regime Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Iran had…
Refugees displaced by Syria’s long civil war are starting to return home following the dramatic fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. The overthrow of Assad by Islamist rebels has intensified global debate about the future of millions of Syrian refugees who fled the conflict, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
Syria’s new transitional prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has called for the nation to “enjoy stability and calm” following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Bashir, a former leader in the rebel-held northwest, was appointed to lead a transitional government until March 2025.
The fall of the Syrian ruler Assad is fueling the refugee debate in Germany. However, just days after the end of the dictatorship, Syria’s future…
Syrians who had been forced to flee to refugee camps or neighbouring countries started to make their way back to their home country.
For decades, the Assad regime arbitrarily imprisoned, tortured and killed people. After the regime was overthrown by Islamist militias, more and more gruesome details about…
International diplomats reacted cautiously Monday to the prospect of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group taking control in Syria after the fall of President…
UK would like to facilitate return of refugees to Syria, says minister The Home Office would like to facilitate the return of refugees to Syria,…
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main Islamist rebel group, has announced plans to publicly name senior officials from Bashar al-Assad’s regime who were involved in the torture of political prisoners. He also stated that rewards will be offered for information about army and security officers accused of committing war crimes.
Israeli warplanes have carried out extensive air strikes across Syria, including in the capital, Damascus, according to Syrian state media and monitoring groups. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that more than 100 strikes targeted military facilities over the past two days.
The White Helmets, Syria’s renowned rescue group, announced the conclusion of their search for hidden cells or detainees at the notorious Saydnaya military prison. The operation, which involved K9 units and experts familiar with the facility, did not uncover any concealed areas or detainees.
Union politicians hope that with the fall of the Assad regime, many Syrians will return to their home country. Foreign Minister Baerbock (Greens) and Interior…
The ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow, where his long-term ally, Russia, has granted him asylum. It comes after a rapid rebel offensive seized Damascus, ending five decades of Assad family rule.
British prime minister Keir Starmer welcomed the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria as he called for peace and the protection of civilians.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for more than 20 years and waged a bloody war against his own people, is rightly a cause for celebration. Also because he is a defeat for the “Axis of Evil”. But the risk of Syria plunging into chaos is great.
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