The Latest Breaking News from Bashar alAssad

Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in ‘various armed ambushes’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025

Syrian forces deployed in Jaramana to end unrest

Security forces move into Damascus suburb to restore order while Israeli warnings spark local backlash.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025

PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict

Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition

Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development

Brussels says it seeks to encourage democracy as restrictions dealing with energy, transport and banking lifted.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025

Syrian authorities arrest three men with suspected links to Tadamon massacre

Men are accused of involvement in the execution of nearly 300 civilians by government forces in Damascus in 2013, which the perpetrators filmed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

‘We live in constant fear’: Alawites in Syria’s Homs terrified of reprisals

Diverse city has grown tense since fall of Assad regime, as security forces target groups loyal to the former dictator

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

Syria FM to join Arab, Western powers at Paris summit to discuss transition

Asaad al-Shaibani is attending a conference expected to address issues including lifting EU sanctions.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025

Paris hosts global conference on shaping Syria’s future

An international conference aimed at shaping a peaceful and inclusive future for Syria gets under way in the French capital today, amid efforts to engage with the country's transitional leadership following the fall of the Assad regime.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2025

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa’s first phone call with Russian president since taking power.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025