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France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

Radio France Internationale

British diplomats meet new Syrian leader in Damascus

A UK delegation has met the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an organisation that is banned in the UK.

The Independent UK

Turkey Orchestrates Unfriendly Takeover In Syria, Assad Regime Falls

The fall of Assad in Syria to HTS, backed by Turkey, raises concerns for the future of the Kurds and U.S. interests in the region.

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David Lammy sends senior UK officials to Damascus for talks with interim leaders on Syria’s future

Foreign Secretary says the delegation would hold talks with the Syrian authorities following the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime

Evening Standard

Lammy: senior UK officials sent to Damascus for talks on Syria’s future

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK would support an ‘inclusive transitional process’.

The Independent UK

Russian Military Presence In Syria Under Scrutiny

Explore the evolving Russian military presence in Syria amid political changes and uncertainties.

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Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long

Russia’s scorched-earth intervention on behalf of former Syrian President Bashar Assad once turned the tide of the Syrian civil war

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Syria's ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital, but Russia's military evacuated him from their base in western Syria after it came under attack

The Independent UK

Former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Flees To Russia

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's statement on his role in the conflict and hope for Syria's future after being ousted and fleeing to Russia.

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Assad Evacuated By Russians As Rebels Capture Damascus

Bashar Assad's departure, new Syrian leadership, U.S. talks, IS threat, Israeli airstrikes - recent developments in Syria.

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EU Sets Conditions For Lifting Sanctions On Syria

EU outlines conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria, emphasizing peaceful political future and governance plan. Cautious optimism for Syria's future.

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U.S. Embassy Urges Americans In Syria To Flee Immediately

U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Syria to leave immediately or prepare for extended sheltering due to security risks. Assad fled to Russia, and the situatio...

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Bashar Al-Assad's Unplanned Departure From Syria

Insights into Bashar al-Assad's unexpected departure from Syria and the internal dynamics of the Syrian government during significant upheaval.

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EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria

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Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes target missile warehouses in Syria, war monitor says

A UK-based war monitor says Israeli airstrikes hit missile warehouses in Syria

Evening Standard

Lammy: UK in ‘diplomatic contact’ with Syrian rebel group which toppled Assad

The Foreign Secretary said Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) remains proscribed but ‘as you would expect’ the Government has spoken to the group.

The Independent UK

Mother of missing journalist Austin Tice says American freed in Syria like ‘rehearsal’ of finding son

New regime in Syria still looking for information about missing journalist to no avail

Evening Standard

UK opens diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels who ousted Assad, says Lammy

Foreign Office announces £50m in humanitarian aid for Syrians after fall of regime

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Evening Standard

UK announces £50m in humanitarian aid for Syrians after fall of Assad

The emergency support will be delivered through the UN and NGO agencies to people in the country, as well as to refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.

The Independent UK

Candid photos of Syria's Assad expose a world beyond the carefully crafted and repressive rule

Personal photos of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have surfaced from his abandoned residences, sparking ridicule among Syrians who until days ago were persecuted for criticizing his carefully crafted public image

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Syrian Christians Mark Transformation In Post-Assad Sunday Services

Syrian Christians gather post-Assad's removal, hopeful for new government amid challenges and sanctions. Rebuilding efforts and global support discussed as...

The Independent UK

New Syria's 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up

A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad

Evening Standard

Expert warns of ‘massive’ risk from unexploded ordnance in Syria

The Halo Trust has seen a tenfold increase in emergency calls from Syrians worried about explosives.

The Independent UK

Palestinian refugees return to Yarmouk amid questions about their place in the new Syria

Palestinian refugees, whose homes in the Yarmouk camp near Damascus were destroyed during Syria’s civil war, have started to return to the neighborhood since the fall of President Bashar Assad

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