‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks end of a chapter for citizens that began with Arab spring uprising The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
Syrians Rejoice As Assad Flees, Ending Brutal Reign US President Joe Biden said Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country. International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024
‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime Coverage of the extraordinary events in Syria has filled the front pages in the UK, US and Australia The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024
US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure group does not exploit end of Syrian leader’s rule. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024
What’s Going On In Syria Right Now? An Explainer On The Fall Of Bashar al-Assad After 54 years, the reign of the brutal Assad government comes to an end — and it's a monumental moment for Syria and Syrian people all over the world. Confused by the last 24 hours? Link in bio to get caught up. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 9, 2024
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. The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024
‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024
Biden says Assad ouster is "justice" Biden used the occasion to tout Israel's advances in their multi-front war Salon · Dec 8, 2024
Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024
Syrians Celebrate Assad's Ouster With Jubilation And Hope Syrians celebrate Assad's ouster, rebels maintain order in Damascus, ushering in a new era of hope and optimism. Top News · Dec 8, 2024
Morning Mail: Bashar al-Assad flees Syria, CSIRO refutes Coalition’s nuclear costing claim, gambling ads on Snapchat filters Syrian rebels seize Damascus as Assad regime falls; Coalition’s nuclear claims undermined; children viewing gambling ads through Snapchat filters The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024
Syrians hold rallies in Paris and across Europe to celebrate fall of Assad Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Paris, Berlin and other European cities on Sunday to celebrate the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebel groups, putting an end to five decades of iron-fisted rule. Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2024
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024 ‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024 Biden promises to bring US journalist Austin Tice home as he calls fall of Assad ‘a moment of historic opportunity for Syria’ ‘At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,’ declares US president
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024 ‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.
Top News · Dec 8, 2024 Bashar Al-Assad And Family Granted Asylum In Moscow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family granted asylum in Russia amid ongoing conflict. Geopolitical implications and future of Syrian government i...
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2024 'I Can Finally Go Home': Syrians In Egypt Rejoice At Fall Of Assad Reda al-Khedr was only five when his mother escaped the siege of Homs in 2014.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria – but where is the former dictator now? Ex-president has not been pictured since he vowed to ‘crush’ rebels a week ago and his location is unclear
Salon · Dec 8, 2024 Assad flees Syria, rebels take Damascus The takeover of Damascus ends more than 50 years of rule by the Assad regime
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024 Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 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