Nations urge stability, peace as Syria rebels oust Assad
World powers vowed to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region. Read More
Across Europe, Syrians celebrate being ‘free’ of Assad
Syrians in European cities waved flags in the green, red, black and white colours of the Syrian opposition. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 9, 2024
Syria’s Assad is in Moscow after deal on safety of military bases, say Russian news agencies Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted…
Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on Day One
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the Jan. 6, 2021…
US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says
WASHINGTON – The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and manage the risk, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday after…
Ukraine says Assad’s fall underscores Russian weakness
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underscores Russia’s weakness and inability to fight on two fronts, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Read More
Ukraine says Assad’s fall underscores Russian weakness
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underscores Russia’s weakness and inability to fight on two fronts, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Read More
Main rebel factions in Syria
Syrian rebels who have ousted Bashar al-Assad and seized the capital Damascus include fighters from different factions, while other groups also hold territory elsewhere. Read More
Syrian rebel supporters hoist flags at embassies abroad
Supporters of rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday have entered some Syrian embassies abroad to hoist their flag, while insurgents also entered the Italian envoy’s residence in Damascus.…
Thousands of Syrians in Berlin celebrate departure of Assad
Germany has the largest Syrian diaspora in the European Union, more than one million strong. Read More