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Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew meets some of the many gathered in the capital Damascus, hearing tales of hope – and a recognition of the work ahead

The Independent UK

Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty

Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named ‘freedom day’

The Guardian - UK

Syrian rebels reveal year-long plot that brought down Assad regime

Abu Hassan al-Hamwi’s HTS group coordinated rebels to create a unified war effort that included a specialist drone unit

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Syria’s new prime minister – and what will he do?

Dressed in a modest grey suit and tie with a light blue shirt, bald and bearded, 41-year-old Mohammed al-Bashir addressed his fellow Syrians on Tuesday from behind a desk in an empty conference room. Asking for “stability and calm”, he announced that he would serve as the head of a…

The Conversation

Syrian Rebel Leader Urges Peaceful Celebrations After Deadly Gunfire Incident

Syrian rebel leader urges peaceful celebrations post-Assad regime fall in Raqqa; highlights challenges of post-conflict unity.

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G7 To Meet On Syria, Government Pledges 'Rule Of Law'

G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

Syria's Rebel Victors Expose Ousted Government's Drug Trade

The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime has thrown light into the dark corners of his rule, including the industrial-scale export of the banned drug captagon.

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Healey: Proscription status of Syria’s new rulers is not a matter for now

The Defence Secretary said the UK was focused on ensuring a stable, peaceful transition in Syria.

Evening Standard

What Assad’s fall means for the Middle East – and Russia

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The Conversation

German Officials Call for Syrian Refugees To Go Home: 'We Will Charter Planes and Give Them £824 Each'

Public figures in Germany and Britain have called for an end to accepting Syrian asylum seekers and returning those who have already arrived.

International Business Times UK

UN Investigators Say 4,000 Syrian Rights Abusers Identified

UN investigators say they have compiled secret lists of 4,000 perpetrators of serious crimes in Syria and hope the fall of Bashar al-Assad will help ensure accountability up to the highest level.

International Business Times

Syria’s self-governing democratic north-east comes under attack with country in flux

After more than a decade of brutal civil war, it took Islamist militants just 11 days to sweep through Syria and topple the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The offensive, which has been driven by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has forced many residents in…

The Conversation

EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back

Some European Union countries are doubling down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in Europe

The Independent UK

US Hoping For 'Inclusive' Transition In Syria

The United States was pushing Thursday for an "inclusive" transition in Syria from president Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule, after the country's new leaders pledged to protect minority rights.

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Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris as Russia inched ahead in Donetsk.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s PM says al-Assad military collaborators to be brought to justice

Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war.

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Thousands Fleeing To Kurdish-Controlled Northeast Syria Face Dire Conditions

Human Rights Watch highlights dire conditions for displaced individuals in northeast Syria due to lack of shelter and basic necessities. Urgent need for co...

The Guardian - UK

Islamist groups from across the world congratulate HTS on victory in Syria

Almost universal support suggests interest in Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s mix of national and religious ideologies

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How Israel’s regional war contributed to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria

When Hamas strategist Yahya Sinwar ordered the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 Israelis, he was planning to deal a mortal blow to an Israel weakened by internal divisions.

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US Secretary Of State Expresses Doubts On Syrian Rebel Leader

US Secretary of State Blinken addresses concerns about Syrian rebel group HTS's commitment to protecting minorities in Syria and emphasizes the importance ...

The Guardian - UK

No pardons for prison torturers, says Syrian rebel leader

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says HTS group will ask countries to hand over Assad regime officials who flee

Evening Standard

Syrian rebels set fire to tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

Rebels were pictured chanting as they set alight the tomb of infamous former dictator Hafez Assad

The Independent UK

‘They used us as a testing ground for all kinds of weapons’: Syrians return to destroyed town

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew visits Jobar – north of Damascus – which was devastated by some of the fiercest battles of the civil war. She meets residents returning home for the first time in more than a decade. Both they, and Syria itself, face major challenges in starting anew

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Syrian Rebels Vow Justice For Torture Under Assad Regime

Syrian rebels led by Mohammad al-Jolani stand firm against pardoning Assad regime torturers, seeking justice for victims.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees

HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.

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