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Syria’s rebels took Homs back from Assad in a matter of days. Now they have to police it

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew meets the new police chief in Syria’s third city, tasked with keeping the peace now that forces led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have ousted the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Every city across the country is now facing the same question: who will rule…

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Assad denies planning to flee Syria before evacuation by Moscow

Former Syrian leader claimed he wanted to stay and fight but left after Russian airbase came under attack

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

EU Sending Envoy To Talk To Syria's New Leaders

The EU's envoy to Syria headed to Damascus Monday to hold talks with the country's new Islamist rulers, just over a week after president Bashar al-Assad's ouster ended decades of brutal rule and civil war.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

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Israel drops 'earthquake bomb' on Syria causing huge mushroom cloud as Americans urged to leave

US embassy in Damascus advises Americans to leave Syria as it issues warning about armed conflict and ‘terrorism throughout the country’

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Lammy: UK in ‘diplomatic contact’ with Syrian rebel group which toppled Assad

The Foreign Secretary said Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) remains proscribed but ‘as you would expect’ the Government has spoken to the group.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024

UK opens diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels who ousted Assad, says Lammy

Foreign Office announces £50m in humanitarian aid for Syrians after fall of regime

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024

Schools reopen in Damascus as celebrations over Bashar al-Assad fleeing Syria continue

Petrol shortages have also eased, while the Syrian pound has strengthened by 20% against the US dollar

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

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Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights

Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader al-Assad, weeks before Trump becomes US president again.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024

UK has opened diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels who toppled Assad, says Lammy

Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham remain a proscribed terrorist group, UK foreign secretary says

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

What to know about Syria’s new caretaker government

The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024

‘Celebrating the unknown’: Syrian Alawites fear for future under rebel rule

Minority Islamic sect associated with overthrown Assad regime waits to see how threats of revenge will play out

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict

De facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa slams Israelis attacks, but says Syria cannot afford to enter a new conflict.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024

A Week After Assad's Fall, Syria Faced With Brutal Legacy

A week after a lightning offensive toppled longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, Syrians are only beginning to scratch the surface of the atrocities committed under his rule, as the country's new rulers seek to reassure the international community.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024

Israel to close embassy in Dublin over ‘anti-Israel policies’ after Ireland’s backing of genocide petition – as it happened

Ireland last week announced support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel in International Court of Justice

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

The world failed to save Syria. Now its people must be free to chart their own path

Self-serving meddling by Israel, Turkey and other foreign powers puts the revolution at risk. They should back off now

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024

Antony Blinken confirms ‘direct’ US contact with Syria’s rebel rulers HTS

US, Turkey, EU and Arab envoys meeting in Jordan call for ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ government after Islamist group ousted Bashar al-Assad’s regime

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024

US Secretary of State Blinken acknowledges contact with Syria’s HTS rebels

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, has been designated a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ in US since Trump’s term in 2018.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024

‘Pure joy and awful sadness’: Syrians in Australia cautiously optimistic for their homeland’s future

Syrians who fled Bashar al-Assad’s brutal crackdowns say they are shocked at how quickly the regime fell – but amid relief and elation, minority groups are wary about the future under HTS

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US Contacts Syrian Rebel Group Designated As Terrorist Organization

U.S. acknowledges communication with Syrian rebel group HTS, emphasizing governance and security concerns in the region.

International Business Times · Dec 14, 2024

Syrian Pubs Cautiously Reopen After Islamist Victory

The citizens of Damascus largely celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad's hated regime with joy, after 13 long years of brutal civil war.

The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2024

Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians, not outside powers

The Assad family’s brutal half-century reign has just ended and the US, Israel and Turkey are already vying for influence

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2024

As Erdogan celebrates Turkish role in ousting Assad, uncertainty lies ahead

Ankara, one of the principal backers of some of the Syrian rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad, is being seen as a winner in the overthrow of the Assad regime. However, analysts warn much of the success of the operation will depend on whether a stable government emerges.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024

‘The army just ran away’: how Bashar al-Assad lost his brutal grip on Syria

Former president’s regime killed and tortured hundreds of thousands of protesters. Now Syrians are facing a new country and a new reality

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024

Mass rallies held in Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime

Large crowds packed the main square in Damascus to celebrate the end of Assad’s rule

Syrian Rebels Plan And Execute Successful Assault On Assad Regime

Learn about the strategic planning and coordination behind the successful assault on Assad regime in Syria by HTS military commander.

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