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Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew meets some of the many gathered in the capital Damascus, hearing tales of hope – and a recognition of the work ahead

The Independent UK

Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now?

After insurgents toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad this month, many senior officials and members of his dreaded intelligence and security services appear to have melted away

The Independent UK

Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty

Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named ‘freedom day’

The Guardian - UK

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Jubilant Syrians gather for first Friday prayers since Assad regime fell

Syrians in Damascus have gathered at the historic Umayyad Mosque for their first Friday prayers following the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime.

The Independent UK

Thousands of Syrians celebrate fall of Assad in Damascus; Blinken makes surprise Iraq visit for talks – as it happened

Crowds of men, women and children gathered to celebrate after the first Friday prayers since Assad was ousted; US secretary of state to discuss Syria

The Guardian - UK

US ‘pilgrim’ freed from Syria jail heading to Jordan – but says he will return to Damascus

Recently freed Travis Timmerman says he plans to return to Syria despite being jailed for seven months for entering the country without permission

The Independent UK

Syrian rebels reveal year-long plot that brought down Assad regime

Abu Hassan al-Hamwi’s HTS group coordinated rebels to create a unified war effort that included a specialist drone unit

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Thousands of Syrian celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall

Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains ‘fluid’.

Al Jazeera

Syria Kurds Warm Up To New Leaders But Fear For Hard-won Gains

Kurdish authorities have made overtures to Islamist-led rebels who seized power in Syria last week, but the long-oppressed community fears it could lose hard-won gains it made during the war, including limited self-rule.

International Business Times

Watch live: Damascus mosque sees first Friday prayers after Assad regime toppled

Watch live as Damascus residents pray at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on the first Friday (13 December) after rebels ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime.

The Independent UK

G7 To Meet On Syria, Government Pledges 'Rule Of Law'

G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

G7 to meet on Syria as government pledges 'rule of law'

G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.

Radio France Internationale

New Syria Leaders Vow To Search For Abducted US Journalist Tice

Syria's new leadership said Thursday it was searching for abducted US journalist Austin Tice and had secured the release of another American it said had been held by the ousted government.

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Syrians March In Damascus To Honor Anti-Government Activist

Syrians mourn activist Mazen al-Hamada, demand justice for missing detainees under Assad's regime. Funeral procession in Damascus calls for accountability ...

International Business Times

American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad Toppled Found In Damascus Suburb

Travis Timmerman said he had been held since being detained after entering the country from Lebanon seven months ago

The Conversation

What Assad’s fall means for the Middle East – and Russia

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The Guardian - UK

‘We won’t stop until we find them all’: joy gives way to grief as Syria buries its dead

As thousands took to the streets of Damascus for the funeral of Mazen al-Hamadah, a victim of Assad’s brutal regime, the search for Syria’s disappeared continues

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The Independent UK

Funeral for activist turns into call for justice for other missing Syrians

Hundreds of Syrians marched through central Damascus in a funeral procession for one of the country's most prominent anti-government activists, whose body was found after the ouster of President Bashar Assad

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Syrian Activist Mazen Al-Hamada Found Dead In Damascus Prison

Syrians mourn the loss of activist Mazen al-Hamada in Damascus after his tragic fate is revealed, sparking sorrow and solidarity among supporters.

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Turkey And Qatar Delegation Arrives In Damascus For Talks

Joint delegation from Turkey and Qatar visits Damascus for talks with Syrian rebel leaders and caretaker government to foster political dialogue and econom...

The Guardian - UK

American found in Damascus appears to have been released from Syrian prison

Travis Pete Timmerman, from Missouri, says he was imprisoned for seven months after travelling to Syria on a pilgrimage

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Missing US Citizen Found In Damascus, Syria After Jail Release

Missing US citizen, possibly Travis Timmerman, found in Damascus after being released from a Syrian prison. He shares his experience of being held for seve...

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Missing US Citizen Found In Damascus, Syria

US citizen Travis Timmerman found in Damascus after being released from Syrian prison, highlights his ordeal.

The Independent UK

Family of missing Austin Tice say they are ‘incredibly hopeful’ the US journalist will be found in Syria

The brother of Austin Tice, Jacob, says they believe every effort is being made to find the journalist in Syria

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