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Former Syrian Officials Charged With War Crimes For Torture

Former Syrian officials charged with war crimes for torturing detainees during civil war. Significant development in pursuing justice for victims of human ...

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Asma al-Assad: from private schoolgirl in Acton to being reportedly severely ill with leukaemia

She was once fawned over for her good looks and sharp mind, but is now seen as an accomplice to her husband’s cruelty. Claudia Cockerell on the fall of Syria’s first lady

Evening Standard

Why the fall of Bashar al-Assad is unlikely to lead to peace in Syria

The Syrian opposition’s recent capture of the country’s largest city of Aleppo caught much of the international community by surprise. After the involvement of Russia, Iran and Hezbollah in the prolonged Syrian civil war, many observers assumed that Bashar al-Assad’s forces had won the conflict.

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Syrian journalist in London hopes to return home after fall of Assad regime

Rebel groups ousted Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria on Sunday after 13 years of civil war

Evening Standard

What Syria’s rebel takeover means for the region’s major players: Turkey, Iran and Russia

When I was buying coffee at a cafe owned by a Syrian man in the UK on Sunday, I asked him what he made of the news that longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad had been ousted from power. He responded optimistically that he and the 7 million Syrians that had fled…

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I interviewed Syria’s militias at the start of the war – they will listen if other countries engage them

On Sunday, the world received news it perhaps had stopped thinking was possible. The murderous regime of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, is gone and the Syrian civil war may be coming to an end after 13 years of suffering.

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After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war

Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years of stalemate, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria would collapse in just a week? With Assad’s departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syria’s immediate future.

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$Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers$

Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

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WATCH: Damascus Residents Celebrate in the Streets as Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's Regime Toppled by Rebels

Jubilant scenes erupted in Damascus as Syrian rebels declared victory over President Bashar al-Assad's regime, ending a brutal 13-year civil war.

Latin Times

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria?

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re devastated’: anger as Madrid backtracks on museum plan for site of Robert Capa’s famous civil war photo

Residential building attacked by Franco’s aircraft may not become memorial, rightwing council suggests

The Guardian - UK

Rebel Coalition Led By HTS Gains Ground In Northern Syria

Explore the emergence of the 'Military Operations Command' in the Syrian civil war involving diverse rebel factions and their impact on the regional landscape.

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Rebel Forces Capture Strategic Syrian City Of Hama

Rebel forces seize Hama in Syrian civil war, U.S. calls for de-escalation. Concerns over ISIS resurgence and chemical weapons.

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Rebels Capture Hama, Syria's Strategic Central City

Syrian army withdraws from Hama as rebels gain ground, marking a significant shift in the civil war.

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Rebel Coalition Captures Hama, Strategic City In Syria

Syrian army withdrawal from Hama and rebel capture of Aleppo reignite civil war in Syria.

Radio France Internationale

Unesco grants intangible heritage status to Syria's Aleppo soap

The United Nations cultural agency has added Aleppo's famous soap to its intangible cultural heritage list. Syria's second city is on the organisation's endangered list, due to damage sustained in the country's civil war.

International Business Times

Syrian White Helmets Chief 'Dreams' Of Never Pulling A Body Out Of Rubble Again

Nearly 14 years after the start of Syria's civil war, White Helmets rescue group chief Raed Saleh sees no way out of a conflict that has reignited.

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Syrian Militant Leader Al-Golani's Remarkable Transformation

Abu Mohammed al-Golani's transformation in the Syrian civil war showcases strategic rebranding and evolving leadership in conflict zones.

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Syria's Counteroffensive Pushes Back Insurgents Near Strategic City

Syria's counteroffensive in Hama pushes back insurgents amid escalating civil war tensions and potential regional implications.

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International Business Times

Army Resistance Toughens As Rebels Near Syria's Hama

Islamist-led rebels advanced on Syria's fourth-largest city Hama Tuesday, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four years of relative calm.

The Conversation

With the world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, the Syrian civil war flares up again

The forgotten Syrian civil war has again flared up with the spectacular capture of Aleppo by opposition forces. A complex set of circumstances created the right time for rebels to strike, plunging Syria into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise.

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What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?

A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing prominence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the 13-year-long civil war.

The Independent UK

Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Syria’s civil war has exploded back onto the world stage after insurgents poured out of their main bastion in northwestern Syria and seized large parts of nearby Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, and dozens of nearby towns and villages

The Guardian - UK

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital

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