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Syria’s self-governing democratic north-east comes under attack with country in flux

After more than a decade of brutal civil war, it took Islamist militants just 11 days to sweep through Syria and topple the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The offensive, which has been driven by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has forced many residents in…

The Conversation

EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back

Some European Union countries are doubling down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in Europe

The Independent UK

US Hoping For 'Inclusive' Transition In Syria

The United States was pushing Thursday for an "inclusive" transition in Syria from president Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule, after the country's new leaders pledged to protect minority rights.

International Business Times

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Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris as Russia inched ahead in Donetsk.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s PM says al-Assad military collaborators to be brought to justice

Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war.

Al Jazeera

Thousands Fleeing To Kurdish-Controlled Northeast Syria Face Dire Conditions

Human Rights Watch highlights dire conditions for displaced individuals in northeast Syria due to lack of shelter and basic necessities. Urgent need for co...

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Islamist groups from across the world congratulate HTS on victory in Syria

Almost universal support suggests interest in Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s mix of national and religious ideologies

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How Israel’s regional war contributed to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria

When Hamas strategist Yahya Sinwar ordered the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 Israelis, he was planning to deal a mortal blow to an Israel weakened by internal divisions.

The Conversation

US Secretary Of State Expresses Doubts On Syrian Rebel Leader

US Secretary of State Blinken addresses concerns about Syrian rebel group HTS's commitment to protecting minorities in Syria and emphasizes the importance ...

Top News

No pardons for prison torturers, says Syrian rebel leader

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says HTS group will ask countries to hand over Assad regime officials who flee

The Guardian - UK

Syrian rebels set fire to tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

Rebels were pictured chanting as they set alight the tomb of infamous former dictator Hafez Assad

Evening Standard

‘They used us as a testing ground for all kinds of weapons’: Syrians return to destroyed town

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew visits Jobar – north of Damascus – which was devastated by some of the fiercest battles of the civil war. She meets residents returning home for the first time in more than a decade. Both they, and Syria itself, face major challenges in starting anew

The Independent UK

Syrian Rebels Vow Justice For Torture Under Assad Regime

Syrian rebels led by Mohammad al-Jolani stand firm against pardoning Assad regime torturers, seeking justice for victims.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees

HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel and Turkey behind fall of Assad

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came after leading rebel group named an interim prime minister, who urged calm. Plus, Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty and fight extradition

International Business Times

New Syria PM Says All Religious Groups' Rights 'Guaranteed'

Syria's new prime minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will "guarantee" the rights of all religious groups and called on the millions who fled the war to return home.

Al Jazeera

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?

China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.

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Fighters who overthrew al-Assad claim control of Syria’s Deir Az Zor city

Commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said the city and its military airport are fully ‘liberated’.

The Independent UK

What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?

How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?

The Guardian - AU

France urges Israel to leave Syria buffer zone as tomb of Assad’s father set on fire – Middle East crisis as it happened

France joins calls for Israeli withdrawal, arguing it is in violation of the 1974 disengagement deal

Al Jazeera

Why is Israel attacking Syria?

What does Israel gain by attacking Syria in the wake of al-Assad’s overthrow?

Top News

Rebel Coalition Takes Control Of Deir Ezzor City

Rebel coalition HTS captures Deir Ezzor from SDF in eastern Syria, raising concerns over the city's control and future stability.

The Walrus

The Day Assad Fled: Joy, Fear, and the Weight of History

After years of silence, I can finally write about Syria again

International Business Times

Assad Exit Puts US At Perilous Crossroads In Syria

For more than a decade, the United States has sought to keep out of Syria's political debacle, seeing no viable partner.

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