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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

The Guardian - AU

New Syria's 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up

A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad

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Ex-prisoners Back In Syria's Cells 'Of Despair'

This time he was there by choice. "We had to scrub clean the torture areas and toilets, and drag the dead from the cells," said Bajbouj, who is still frail and said that this was his first time near the building since his release.

International Business Times

Expert warns of ‘massive’ risk from unexploded ordnance in Syria

The Halo Trust has seen a tenfold increase in emergency calls from Syrians worried about explosives.

Evening Standard

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Thousands of Syrians escape horrific conditions of besieged camp

ON THE GROUND: The Rukban camp was supposed to provide refuge to those fleeing chemical weapons attacks and other atrocities, writes Bel Trew. The thousands who became trapped there could only pray for survival until the fall of Assad’s regime

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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.

Al Jazeera

‘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

The Guardian - AU

‘Their bodies had turned to black’: Syrian chlorine victims can finally speak out

A chemical attack on the town of Douma killed 43 people in 2018. Now Assad has fallen, the enforced silence of those who witnessed it is over

The Guardian - UK

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian refugees return to Yarmouk amid questions about their place in the new Syria

Palestinian refugees, whose homes in the Yarmouk camp near Damascus were destroyed during Syria’s civil war, have started to return to the neighborhood since the fall of President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

Former Head of Syrian Prison Allegedly Used Wooden Device Known as 'Flying Carpet' to Inflict Torture on Prisoners

An Syrian military official who fled to the United States was charged in California with multiple counts of torture, specifically for using a device called the "flying carpet" to inflict pain on prisoners.

International Business Times

US In Contact With Syrian Group Ousting Assad

US establishes direct communication with Syrian group that ousted Assad, sparking debate on US strategy in the region.

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Blinken's Diplomatic Mission: Shaping Post-Assad Syria

US Secretary of State's visit to the Middle East focuses on stabilizing Syria post-Assad, preventing terrorism, and securing humanitarian aid.

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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

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 Independent UK

Kidnapped journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria 12 years ago. The Assad regime collapse has renewed hopes he may be alive

The recent fall of the Assad regime has infused new hope in the search for Austin Tice, an American detained in Syria for a decade, as prisoners in jails across the country are released, Gustaf Kilander writes

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Detroit Syrian Americans Celebrate Overthrow Of Assad Regime

Syrian Americans in Detroit celebrate the overthrow of Assad's regime, hopeful for a peaceful return to their homeland after years of oppressive rule.

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Diplomats Meet In Jordan To Support Syria's Transition

Top diplomats convene in Jordan to discuss Syria's transition and Gaza ceasefire efforts amidst regional conflicts. US Secretary of State emphasizes inclus...

International Business Times

A Palace In Shock: Bashar Al-Assad's Final Moments In Syria

Hours before rebel forces seized Damascus and toppled his government on Sunday, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was already out of the country, telling hardly anyone, five former officials told AFP. The night before, Assad had even asked his close adviser Buthaina Shaaban to prepare a speech -- which the ousted…

Al Jazeera

‘Until my last breath’: Searching for relatives at Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’

Thousands of prisoners have been released from the notorious Sednaya prison, but many are still missing.

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss plans and goals to assist Syria’s transition from the deposed government of Bashar Assad

International Business Times

Shopping Spree In Syria's Former Rebel Heartland

Crowds of visitors wander brilliantly lit shopping aisles, stunned by the abundance of goods on offer in the heart of the former rebel stronghold in northwest Syria.

The Guardian - US

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

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