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Syria’s new Islamist leader vows action after his soldiers massacre civilians

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces kill hundreds of civilians from minority Alawite community following ambush by insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar al-Assad

The Independent UK

Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability

Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s President al-Sharaa calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes

Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict.

Al Jazeera

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Syria violence leaves more than 1,000 dead in two days of brutal revenge attacks

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 745 civilians were killed

Evening Standard

Hundreds killed as Syria security forces battle al-Assad loyalists

Calls for restraint amid reports of many civilians killed in wave of violence.

Al Jazeera

Syrian security forces execute 125 civilians in battle against Assad loyalists

Battle in Latakia is marked escalation by Bashar al-Assad loyalists against Syria’s new Islamist-led government

The Guardian - UK

Dozens reported killed as Syrian forces and pro-Assad fighters clash

Syria’s coastal regions sees days of deadly violence between al-Assad loyalists and security forces.

Al Jazeera

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Syria New Authorities Expand Fight Against Assad Loyalists

Syria's new authorities launched a sweeping security operation Friday after clashes with fighters loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad, the biggest challenge to their rule so far, left at least 71 people dead.

International Business Times

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

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

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

Jailed Kurdish separatist leader calls for PKK to disarm in move that could shake up Turkey and Middle East

Abdullah Ocalan’s message follows four decades of guerrilla warfare

The Independent UK

Hama: A rebellious Syrian town that can finally mourn the Assad massacre

The city can finally mourn the tens of thousands of victims of Hafez al-Assad and the massacre he ordered 43 years ago.

Al Jazeera

Israel bombs ‘military targets’ in southern Syria, outside Damascus

The Israeli military conducts air raids on what it described as military bases and command centres.

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Key takeaways from Syria’s National Dialogue conference

Syria’s National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution – but few details emerge after a day of workshops.

Al Jazeera

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

‘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

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Al Jazeera

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

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence

The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.

The Guardian - US

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as intelligence head despite fears of pro-Russia stance

Senate approves nomination of former Democrat as Mitch McConnell is sole Republican to vote against Trump pick

Evening Standard

Putin's refuge for Bashar al-Assad in Moscow hitting Russian efforts to keep forces in Syria, says UK

Vladimir Putin offering refuge to ex-Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad in Moscow is undermining Russia’s talks to keep its forces in the wartorn country, according to British defence chiefs.

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