The Latest Breaking News from Bashar alAssad

China to help reconstruct war-battered Syria

Bashar al-Assad visit to China part of a bid to end more than a decade of diplomatic isolation under Western sanctions.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023

Europe a transport route for Gulf-bound Captagon shipments: Report

Report highlights the pivotal role played by Europe in the shipment of Captagon pills from the Middle East to the Gulf.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023

Three wounded in new anti-Assad protest in Syria’s Sweida: Activists

Protesters in southwestern city have been taking to the streets to voice anger at gov’t over poor economic conditions.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

Why are Syrians protesting in Sweida?

Anti-government protests continue for a second week in government-controlled Sweida.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023

Syrian protests enter second week with calls for Assad to go

Demonstrations have grown steadily throughout the south, centring around the province of Suwayda

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Anti-government protests in Syria continue for sixth day

Economic frustration brings out protesters across Syria, including in areas still under the control of al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023

Assad faces anger in the streets as protests sweep southern Syria

Dozens of protests have taken place in regime-held areas in southern Syria since mid-August. People took to the streets after the government announced that the price for fuel would be increased by 200%. However, the protesters’ demands are not just economic – they are also calling for an end to…

France 24 · Aug 24, 2023

Strike, protests in Syria’s Sweida enter second day

Routes into the city remain closed on Monday as protests break out over deteriorating living conditions.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

‘Foaming at the mouth’: 10 years since chemical attacks in Syria’s Ghouta

In 2013, the Syrian regime attacked the towns of Zamalka, Ein Tarma, and Irbin in Ghouta countryside with a nerve agent.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

Assad: Israeli Strikes Directed At Syria, Not Iran

In a rare interview, Syrian President Al-Assad told Sky News Arabia that Iran was only a pretext for Israel's strikes in Syria

Zenger · Aug 10, 2023