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Why the fall of Bashar al-Assad is unlikely to lead to peace in Syria

The Syrian opposition’s recent capture of the country’s largest city of Aleppo caught much of the international community by surprise. After the involvement of Russia, Iran and Hezbollah in the prolonged Syrian civil war, many observers assumed that Bashar al-Assad’s forces had won the conflict.

The Conversation · 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

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.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

Kurds call for end to ‘attacks’ after police terror probe

Several hundred demonstrators marched through central London.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Kurdish protesters march in London over arrests linked to banned PKK terror group

Around 100 demonstrators gathered, some holding placards with “stop the attacks on Kurds” and “hands off our community centre”

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Police issue warning over proscribed group ahead of Kurdish community march

The protest in London follows the arrest of several people after an investigation into a separatist group.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Counter-terrorism police arrest seven in London raids connected to PKK

Kurdish Community Centre in Haringey among properties being searched by officers investigating banned group

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Seventh person arrested as part of probe into banned Kurdistan terror group

The 31-year-old was arrested as part of an investigation into the banned Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK, police said

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

What is the PKK? Six from banned Kurdistan Workers Party arrested

The PKK is recognised as a terrorist organisation in the UK

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Six arrested by Met police as part of investigation into Kurdistan terror group

A community centre in Haringey, north London, is due to remain closed for two weeks

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024