Syria
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Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to guaranteeing freedom for all Syrians, stressing the rule of law and equal citizenship are cornerstones of the nation’s future. He made the remarks during a joint press conference in Damascus with visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. “We remain dedicated to…
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is interested in stabilising the situation in Syria and that removing Russian presence in the country is “crucial” for its security. Syria is in a state of transition after rebels toppled the regime of Bashar al Assad earlier this month. Russia – a key supporter of Assad, has seen its presence…
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Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ interim government. Syrians have observed the first Friday prayers since the dramatic downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, meeting in locations across the country to celebrate the end of half a century of…
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The Assad regime in Syria came toppling down in lightning speed after rebel forces led a days-long offensive across the country and captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, with President Bashar Assad ultimately fleeing to Russia. How did it happen so quickly? Some Syrian analysts, as well as the Biden administration, have pointed to Assad’s chief…
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Top US diplomats are heading to the Middle East to help ensure a smooth transition of power in Syria as well as a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is set to visit Jordan and Turkey, while US national security adviser Jake Sullivan is planning stops in Israel, Qatar and…
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Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani says people responsible for torturing and killing detainees under the Assad regime will not be pardoned by his government. In a statement on Telegram, Jolani said that those who were involved would be pursued in Syria. “We will pursue them in Syria, and we ask countries to hand…
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More now from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader, who has spoken for the first time since the downfall of his ally Bashar al Assad. We’ve just got his comments in full. “What happened in Syria was mainly planned in the command rooms of America and Israel. We have evidence of this. A neighbouring…
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Pope Francis has called on the Syrian rebels who toppled the Assad regime to stabilise the country and govern in a way that will “promote the stability and unity of the country”. “I pray that the Syrian people may live in peace and security in their beloved land and the different religions may walk together…
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This is an extraordinary scoop because Abu Mohammad al Jolani hasn’t given an interview to a foreign news organisation since his victory over Bashar al Assad. And what he says is crucial to Syria’s future. Jolani’s message was one of reassurance. The West has nothing to fear from Syria. Past fears were justified, he is…
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At least six Syrian ships were struck by the Israel Defence Forces in airstrikes yesterday, according to a maritime risk management expert. Ambrey said it had observed the attacks on the Latakia port, adding video footage showed one naval vessel listing and that five others had been sunk, without any visible damage being done to the…
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Analysts pointed out that regional and external powers, each pursuing their own strategic interests, are increasingly involved in the power struggle, leveraging Syria’s internal political forces to extend their influence. These developments carry significant implications for Syria’s future and the broader geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. The situation in Syria has undergone a dramatic…
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Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday (Dec 8), forcing him to flee and ending his family’s decades of rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East. The rebels also dealt a major blow to the influence of Russia…
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi visited the Jdeidet Yabous crossing on the border between Syria and Lebanon on Monday, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. “I’m at the Syrian/Lebanese border, where a quarter of a million people have crossed since September 23, when Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon escalated,” Grandi said Monday…
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Yemen’s Houthi group claimed on Saturday that it had launched a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv in Israel. In a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the group’s military spokesman Yahya Sarea said a “ballistic missile” was fired at Ben Gurion Airport “upon the arrival” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people. Both attacks, which are widely believed to be carried out by Israel, have hiked fears that…
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Iraqi armed faction Kata’ib Hezbollah has denied saying it had resumed attacks on US forces. The group’s denial comes hours after another statement was circulated on Telegram channels thought to be affiliated with them. That statement declared attacks had resumed three months after they were suspended – but the group now says that is “fabricated…
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