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The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Mossbourne schools can change young lives for the better

While the rules can be strict and firm, the vast majority of children are well-adjusted, happy and well-cared for

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani appointed foreign minister, and Murhaf Abu Qasra named defence minister.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024

‘Resistance was not a choice’: how Syria’s unlikely rebel alliance took Aleppo

An Islamist commander retraces his brigade’s march to seize the Syrian city

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

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Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

Cyprus’ top diplomat says his country stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Syria's Post-Assad Era: Hopes For Peace And Unity

Syrians cautiously optimistic post-Assad's removal; stability attributed to HTS; focus on reconciliation.

Challenges Of Transitioning To Democracy In The Middle East

Explore the challenges faced by Syria in its democratic transition, learning from the experiences of other countries in the region.

‘I feared I would end up in the trench’: Digging Assad’s mass graves in Syria

IN FOCUS: Bel Trew reports from the site of a mass grave at Qutayfah, about 25 miles from the Syrian capital Damascus. There, she speaks to someone who dug the trenches before realising the true horror of what was happening at the site – while others warn of the scale…

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

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Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty

Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers are reporting to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against civilians in exchange for a promised amnesty

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval

Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024

Middle East crisis: 14 injured after Israel fails to intercept missile from Yemen – as it happened

Missile fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area leaving 14 people with minor injuries; attack comes days after Israel launched deadly strikes on Yemen

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024

Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad's ouster

The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Turkey's Potential Invasion Of Syria Raises Global Concerns

Turkish President Erdogan's planned invasion of Syria escalates tensions with Kurdish forces. U.S. mediates for peace and stability.

Israel Army Says Troops Shot Syrian Protester In Leg

The Israeli military said its forces shot a protester during a demonstration against the army's activities in a village in southern Syria on Friday, injuring him in the leg.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one

Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2024

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US Removes M Bounty On Syrian Leader, Focuses On ISIS

US removes million bounty on Syrian leader, focusing on combating terrorism and engaging with interim government to locate detained journalist.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

US lifts $10m bounty on HTS leader after talks in Syrian capital

In face-to-face meeting, Ahmed al-Sharaa gave assurances IS would not be allowed to operate in Syria, US official says

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

US drops $10M terrorism bounty offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader who ousted Assad

The Biden administration says it has decided not to pursue a $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces led the ouster of President Bashar Assad

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

What next for Syria? The danger of violence in post-war transitions

Images emerging from Syria over the past week have shown jubilation on the streets, as millions celebrate the end of 24 years of repression under Bashar al-Assad.

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The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of horror emerge inside Syria's Saydnaya prison, dubbed 'The Slaughterhouse'

Behind the coils of razor wire and concrete walls, glimpses of the horror emerge from the warren of dank, airless corridors of what has been dubbed “The Slaughterhouse.”

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

US airstrike kills Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in eastern Syria

US Central Command Forces (Centcom) confirmed they targeted Yusif, also known as Mahmud, in the eastern province of Deir ez Zor

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

Libyan PM resists Russia’s move to reinforce military bases in country

Abdul Hamid Dabaiba says country must not be a platform for settling international scores after fall of Assad in Syria

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

No Longer Assad's Mouthpiece, Syrian Media Face Uncertainty

Syrian media outlets which trumpeted the glories of Bashar al-Assad's oppressive rule quickly adopted revolutionary fervour after his ouster, but uncertainty shadows the sector.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

US Diplomats Meet With Syria's New Ruler

US diplomats met with Syria's new ruler on Friday, an official told AFP, as outside powers seek assurances the country's Islamist-led authorities will be moderate and inclusive.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Two AP journalists in Ukraine and the Mideast break down the wars they covered in 2024

For the world, 2024 was riven by conflict on two fronts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

Syria has always been an Israeli obsession. Now it has unexpectedly given Netanyahu his coveted image of victory

Faced with the devastation in Gaza, Israelis tend to look away. The victories after the fall of Assad are a far easier focus, says Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn

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