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The Latest Breaking News from Syria

American found in Damascus appears to have been released from Syrian prison

Travis Pete Timmerman, from Missouri, says he was imprisoned for seven months after travelling to Syria on a pilgrimage

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

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 · Dec 12, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets With US National Security Adviser

Israeli PM Netanyahu and US NSA Sullivan discuss security measures in Syria and regional developments.

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

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Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza

Two-pronged diplomatic push sees Blinken visit Jordan, Turkiye, while Jake Sullivan holds talks in Israel, Qatar, Egypt.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024

Missing US Citizen Found In Damascus, Syria After Jail Release

Missing US citizen, possibly Travis Timmerman, found in Damascus after being released from a Syrian prison. He shares his experience of being held for seve...

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

Missing US Citizen Found In Damascus, Syria

US citizen Travis Timmerman found in Damascus after being released from Syrian prison, highlights his ordeal.

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

Family of missing Austin Tice say they are ‘incredibly hopeful’ the US journalist will be found in Syria

The brother of Austin Tice, Jacob, says they believe every effort is being made to find the journalist in Syria

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

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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.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 In Gaza, UN Demands Ceasefire

Updates on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, US Secretary of State's Middle East visit, Israel's presence in Syrian buffer zone, Indonesia's evacuation from Syri...

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

US Citizen Missing In Hungary Found In Syria

US citizen Travis Pete Timmerman, missing in Hungary, found in Syria after being discovered wandering barefoot near Damascus. Details of his journey and we...

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

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 · Dec 12, 2024

US Secretary Of State Blinken Meets Jordanian Leaders On Syria

US Secretary of State Blinken visits Jordan to discuss post-Assad regime collapse and US expectations for a new Syrian government, emphasizing inclusive an...

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024

Tomb of Bashar al-Assad’s father engulfed in flames as rebels set fire to mausoleum

Syrian rebels set fire to the tomb of Bashar al-Assad’s father in his family’s hometown in Al-Qardahah, near Latakia.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

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Top News · Dec 12, 2024

Syrian Rebel Leader To Dissolve Assad's Security Forces

Syrian rebel leader announces dissolution of Assad regime's security forces, while interim government focuses on restoring security and repatriating refugees.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024

Middle East crisis: calls for justice as hundreds join funeral of Syrian activist who became symbol of regime brutality – as it happened

Burial procession for Mazen al-Hamada saw marchers hold signs of other missing detainees and chants for Bashar al-Assad to face trial

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

Shamima Begum and 65 other IS-linked Britons detained in Syria face uncertain future

US voices concern over continuing offensive by Turkish-backed rebel groups against Kurdish groups guarding prisons and camps

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024

How An Ex-inmate Of Brutal Syria Jail Overcame Trauma By Helping Others

Riyad Avlar spent 20 years languishing in Syria's jails, including a decade in the infamous Saydnaya prison, the scene of some of the Bashar al-Assad government's most brutal abuses.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation

Top News · Dec 12, 2024

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 · Dec 11, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

I asked Republicans about Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on Syria. This is what they said

ANALYSIS: Their remarks show a changed attitude among the GOP toward Trump’s cabinet picks, writes Eric Garcia

Syria's Baath Party Suspends Activities, Hands Over Assets To Government

Syria's Baath Party suspends activities and transfers assets to government amid leadership crisis.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

Assad’s fall in Syria will further weaken Hezbollah and curtails Tehran’s ‘Iranization’ of region

The fall of President Bashar Assad will not only affect the 24 million Syrians who lived – and largely suffered – under his brutal rule. Over the border in Lebanon, the impact will be felt, too.

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