Keyword "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" - List of latest news (144 results)

22/04 Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’ - report

This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.

18/04 Russia Removes Taliban from Terrorism List

The Russian Supreme Court removed the Taliban junta in Afghanistan from its terrorism watch list on Thursday.

17/04 Operation Assad: The air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables

New details reveal how Assad smuggled millions in cash, data, and aides to the UAE as rebels closed in on Damascus.

05/04 WATCH: IDF raids Syrian outpost, dismantles Assad-era military supplies

The site had previously served as a headquarters for a unit within the former Syrian regime. 

31/03 Syria Debuts Cabinet Featuring Sanctioned Terrorist Alongside Christian Woman

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the installment of a new cabinet staffed by jihadists and minority groups.

24/03 How can there be a brighter future for Syria’s Kurds? - opinion

That something similar could eventually be offered to the Kurds of Syria becomes a real possibility with the agreement reached between Sharaa and the SDF.

18/03 Syria's Jihadi Rulers Strike Back After Alleged Hezbollah Attack

Syria’s new regime clashed with the Iran-backed Lebanese militants of Hezbollah after Hezbollah allegedly executed three Syrian soldiers.

17/03 Syrian Regime Thugs Attack Alawite Civilians, Chanting ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Syria’s Alawite community fears ethnic cleansing at the hands of militants loyal to the Islamist government of Ahmed al-Sharaa.

13/03 Canada will relieve economic sanctions against Syria and restore its diplomatic representation in the country

According to a joint statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, and the Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, the flexibility of restrictions will facilitate sustainable aid delivery, will support reconstruction efforts at the local level and contribute to the recovery of the nation

12/03 Investigating massacres in Syria: Justice or sanctions avoidance?

As pressure mounts on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government following massacres over the weekend, Syrian authorities announce the formation of a national investigation committee. However, the international community remains sceptical about its independence.

12/03 Human Rights Groups: Syria Jihadis Tell Christians 'You're Next' amid Alawite Slaughter

Humanitarian groups shared reports of Islamic extremists attacking and threatening the remaining Christian minority in Syria.

11/03 WATCH: IDF presence on Syrian Hermon protects from Syrian, Hamas, Iran threats, Katz tells 'Post'

The program of Syrian Druze working in the Golan Heights will start on March 16.

10/03 Syria's interim president launches probes into recent fatal clashes

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms committees to investigate the recent waves of violence between security forces and Alawite loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

08/03 Israeli troops locate, dismantle weapons while operating within Syria amid sectoral violence

The IDF began operating in Syria when HTS took power in order to preemptively stop a sudden invasion by Syrian jihadists.

25/02 Syria calls for Israel's withdrawal from its lands, national dialog closing statement says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said recently that Israel would maintain the buffer zone as long as necessary.

23/02 Syria's iconic Queen Zenobia faces removal from school curriculum

Syria's Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen Zenobia is also one of the casualties.

19/02 Kurdish Coalition Warns ISIS Exploiting Collapse of Assad Regime in Syria

The U.S.-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warned on Monday that the Islamic State "exploited the security vacuum" in Syria.

18/02 Putin disaster as key Russian airbase in Syria attacked in humiliating blow

Putin is desperate to maintain control over the military base in Latakia, a key logistics point for its Africa operations.

14/02 Russia Seeks Red Sea Base in Sudan After Losing Influence in Syria

Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf Sharif says a 2017 agreement to give Russia a naval base on the Red Sea will finally proceed.

13/02 Syria’s mass graves: Accounting for the dead and disappeared is crucial for the nation to heal

Hundreds of thousands have been killed in civil war-torn Syria.

11/02 Christian Leaders in Syria Ask World for Support as Islamist Regime Takes Hold

Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II says Christians hope to play a “vital and pivotal role” in rebuilding their homeland.

06/02 Syria's Jihadi Leader Visits Pro-Hamas Turkey to Begin 'New Era of Eternal Friendship'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), met with Islamist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

04/02 New Syrian Leader to Meet Erdogan in Turkey

It’s the first meeting of Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has military posts in Syria and hosts millions of Syrian refugees.

03/02 Syria's Jihadi President Gets Warm Welcome on First Trip Abroad to Saudi Arabia

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first trip overseas on Sunday, receiving a warm welcome in Saudi Arabia.

31/01 Syria's Jihadi Ruler Vows to Centralize Power in First Speech as 'President'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addressed the nation on Thursday after formally assuming the presidency.

30/01 Syria Jihadis Declare Top Warlord Ahmed al-Sharaa as 'President'

Syria announced on Wednesday that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was officially the president of the country.

27/01 EU agrees on 'step-by-step' roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria

The suspension of EU sanctions will be temporary and contingent upon the progress made by the new Syrian authorities. #EuropeNews

25/01 Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

Syrian refugees express rising intent to return as new leadership emerges after Assad's fall.

24/01 Syria’s Jihadi Rulers Use Islamic Law to Rebuild Police Force

The jihadi insurgents who overthrew Syrian dictator Bashar Assad in December are using Islamic sharia law to train new police recruits.

22/01 Syria's Jihadi Boss on Trump: 'He Is The Leader to Bring Peace to the Middle East'

The leader of the jihadist de facto government of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, published a statement congratulating President Donald Trump.

19/01 Syria’s defense minister rejects SDF proposal for autonomous Kurdish military bloc

Syria's new defense minister accused the Syrian Defense Forces of delaying negotiations.

13/01 Saudi Arabia Embraces Syria's Jihadi Leaders, Calls for Lifting Sanctions

Saudi Arabia hosted a large summit on Sunday to discuss the future of Syria, during which its officials called for lifting sanctions.

13/01 Exclusive – Persecution Expert: Turkey's Major Role in Fall of Assad in Syria a Serious Threat to Christians

Turkey is a "key concern" for Christian communities of post-Assad dynasty Syria, a leading persecution expert told Breitbart News.

11/01 Kurds Ask U.S. Troops to Protect Them from Turkish Invasion in Syria

Leaders in Syrian Kurdistan asked the United States this week to provide protective troops and become more involved in keeping the peace.

09/01 Exclusive – Persecution Expert: Christians in Aleppo Could Face 'Beginning of the End' Under Jihadi Rule

The ancient Christian community of Syria is facing an existential threat, particularly in Aleppo, under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

09/01 IDF announces new attacks on Syrian military capabilities

Since December, the IDF has been less public about any moves on the attack, mostly keeping a quiet defensive watch over the new buffer zone with Syria.

07/01 Syria: challenges facing Ahmad al-Shara as he strives for legitimacy both inside and outside war-torn country

The new regime must gain international recognition and support while building trust from Syria’s population.

03/01 Zelensky: 'Ukraine Will Support All Efforts to Stabilize Syria'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed interest in growing ties with Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime.

03/01 Reports: Biden Beefing up U.S. Military Presence in Kurdish Syria

Multiple reports from Syria indicated that the U.S. military is reinforcing its presence in Syrian Kurdistan, potentially building a new base.

02/01 Syria Jihadis Send Top Diplomat to Saudi Arabia for First Trip Abroad

An Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from Syria began its first-ever international visit on Wednesday to Saudi Arabia.

31/12 Syria's interim government intensifies diplomatic contacts as it prepares for the National Dialogue Conference

The new Syrian leaders begin to establish ties with their Arab neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Council and the West to receive support in the face of political transition and change in the country

30/12 Syria's Jihadi Overlord Says No Elections for up to 4 Years

The head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group now running Syria, said he expects it could take up to four years to hold elections.

30/12 New Syrian government seeks to establish strategic ties with Ukraine as it moves away from Russia

Damascus said it is seeking “strategic partnerships” with kyiv and will receive Ukrainian food aid. Meanwhile, the future of Russian military bases in Syrian territory is in question after the fall of Assad

29/12 New elections in Syria could take up to four years, rebel leader warns

Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has revealed that holding new elections in Syria could take up to four years.

29/12 Syria's rebel leader vows to dissolve Islamist group HTS and call elections after reforming constitution

Ahmed al-Shara said he seeks to establish “a lasting political framework” and expressed interest in reaching out to Iran and Russia. He announced that the transition could extend up to four years while a new national census is completed.

26/12 Erdogan Warns Kurds Will Be ‘Buried in Syrian Lands Along with Their Weapons’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Kurdish militias in Syria on Wednesday to either lay down their arms or be “buried.”

26/12 Protests in Syria Follow Attack on Alawite Shrine

Protests broke out in Syria’s coastal cities after a video showing an Alawite shrine attacked by unknown militants appeared on social media.

26/12 Syrian interim government says 14 personnel killed in ambush

An overnight curfew was imposed by Syria’s ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group after 14 members of the Syria’s interior ministry were killed in what they described as an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

25/12 Syria, Kurdish forces are fighting in the north of the country against rebels supported by Türkiye

The SDF launched a counteroffensive against the SNA, supported by Ankara, to recover areas near Syria's northern border. The clashes intensified after the fall of Bashar al-Assad View on euronews

25/12 Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Fall of Assad

Syrian Kurds are in a difficult position after the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, with Islamists in Damascus and Turkey on the attack.

24/12 Syrian Christians Demonstrate Against Islamist Rebel Government to Protest Christmas Tree Burning

Hundreds of Christians march through the streets of Damascus to protest the burning of a Christmas tree in a village in central Syria.

24/12 Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide

After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.

24/12 Syria’s Rebel Boss Promises ‘New Era Far Removed from Sectarianism’

Syrian insurgent leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Druze leaders from Lebanon and promised a more inclusive Syria.

23/12 Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Calls on Syrians to Overthrow Rebel Government

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges Syrians to rise up against the insurgents who toppled Tehran’s puppet, Bashar Assad.

23/12 Syrian interim government names rebel commander as defense minister

Senior leader in the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham led military operations in the campaign that ousted the Assad regime.

21/12 Biden Admin Lifts $10 Million Bounty on Syrian Warlord Who Overthrew Assad

The U.S. stopped offering a reward for the capture of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria.

20/12 Turkey Wants World's Governments to Remove Syria’s HTS from Terrorist Lists

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is urging governments to rescind their terrorist designations of Syrian insurgents Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

20/12 Biden Admin Sends Diplomats to Meet Syria's New Jihadist Overlords

A group of U.S. diplomatic officials meets with the rebels who toppled Bashar Assad, awkwardly seeking dialogue with a terrorist group.

20/12 Syrians Fear Jihadi Regime Will Ban Alcohol

Bar owners in Syria fear that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing power will lead to a nationwide ban on the consumption of alcohol.

19/12 UK tells Syria's new ruler that ISIS must not be allowed to regain strength

Diplomats have held talks with Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) leader Ahmad al Sharaa in Damascus, despite the group being proscribed as a terrorist organisation.

19/12 Can toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad be brought to justice?

Despite the legal and political barriers to prosecution, human rights experts are optimistic that al-Assad and regime officials could one day be held accountable for their crimes in a court of law. #EuroVerify

19/12 China Says It Wants to 'Play Constructive Role' in Post-Assad Syria

China's envoy to the United Nations declared that Beijing is seeking to "play a constructive role" in the future of Syria.

18/12 Avoiding past mistakes: Seven key concerns about the Islamist approach in Syria - opinion

The joy of seeing the fall of the tyranny of the Assad regime also compels us to ask many questions to avoid repeating the catastrophic failures of Islamist movements.

18/12 Syria's new government says Russia should 'reconsider' its troops in country

Syria’s new transitional government says there is no place for Russian presence in Syria a week after the country’s long-time President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. The new government also says it is open to engage in contacts with all countries to pave Syria’s new future. View on euronews

18/12 ‘Jewlani the Jew’: Conspiracies on HTS leader go rampant on social media

Even before his announcement that Syria is not looking for a confrontation with Israel, the leader of HTS, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faced harsh campaigns from Iran sympathizers and anti-Islamist actors.

18/12 Biden Administration and Greater West Contact Victorious Syria Jihadis

Western powers, including the United States, are tentatively opening lines of communication to the new rulers of Syria.

17/12 Donald Trump: Fall of Assad an 'Unfriendly Takeover' by Turkey

President-elect Donald Trump described the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime as the culmination of years of interference by Turkey.

17/12 Antony Blinken's Turkey Trip Fails to Stop Onslaught Against U.S.-Allied Kurds in Syria

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia allied with the U.S., confirmed that a truce with Turkish proxies had collapsed.

17/12 Syria's rebel leader vows country 'won't be used for attacks' again Israel

The comments by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani come as Israel continued to strike military sites within the country in the week following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad.

17/12 Syria: Russia should reconsider its military presence in the country

Syria's new transitional government says there is no reason to justify Russia's presence in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. The new government also said it was open to contacts with all countries to begin a new phase View on euronews

17/12 The United States will evaluate lifting sanctions on Syria based on the actions of the new interim authorities

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller stated that the possible withdrawal of economic restrictions imposed for years on the Al Assad regime will depend on facts and not promises.

17/12 The leader of Syria's rebels vowed to disband armed groups and called for an end to international sanctions.

Ahmad al Shareh, head of the Hayat Tahrir al Sham group, announced the integration of fighters into the Ministry of Defense to unify the country after the overthrow of Bashar Al Assad's regime

16/12 Purported Bashar Assad Message, First Since Fall of Syria, Contradicts Russian Narrative

A statement purportedly from former Syrian dictator Bashar Assad appeared on social media on Monday.

16/12 ‘Terrorists’: Ex-Syrian dictator breaks silence

Deposed former dictator Bashar al-Assad has reportedly claimed he never wanted to leave Syria despite fleeing to Moscow when rebels took power earlier this month.

15/12 Is Syria's al-Julani part of a rising generation of younger Middle East leaders?

If Julani is to remain in power for the coming years, he could play a transformative role in Syria and the Middle East.

15/12 The leader of the Syrian rebels promised that the Kurds will be able to return to the areas previously dominated by Türkiye: “They are part of the homeland”

The statement comes as Ankara, a key player in the region, offered military support to the new government, on the condition that it eliminate Kurdish separatist organizations it considers terrorists.

14/12 Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight

Hours before he fled to Moscow, Assad assured army and security chiefs that Russian support was on its way and urged ground forces to hold out.

14/12 Antony Blinken said the United States established direct contact with the rebel group that overthrew Bashar Al Assad

The American Secretary of State is the first official from his country to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, who led a coalition of armed opposition groups

14/12 Interim Syrian gov't complains to UN as Israel extends buffer zone

The letter complained of Israeli strikes in the country - despite Israel targeting weapons facilities belonging to the Assad regime.

13/12 Syrian Kurds Prepare Delegation to HTS Jihadis as Turkish Proxy Assault Continues

The mostly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said it was preparing to send a delegation to the Sunni jihadis of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

13/12 Victorious Jihadis Suspend Syrian Constitution for Three Months

A spokesman for the victorious jihadi rebels in Syria says the constitution and parliament will be suspended for three months.

13/12 Russia Negotiating with Syrian Jihadi Rebels to Keep Military Bases

Deputy Foreign Minister Mikahil Bogdanov says Russia is in "direct contact" with Syrian insurgents over the fate of Russian bases.

13/12 The real winner after the Syrian rebellion as country could 'exploit new era'

EXCLUSIVE: Syria has been the epicentre of proxy battles for years, but there are "huge business opportunities, economic opportunities" in the country for one major power Damascus prepares for a risk-filled post-Assad era.

13/12 Antony Blinken Thanks Hamas Fan Erdogan for His 'Insight'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a brief visit to Turkey intended to discuss the collapse of the Assad dynasty in Syria.

12/12 Syrian Kurds Say They Stopped Fighting ISIS After Turkish Proxies Attacked

The head of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia allied with the U.S., said his fighters stopped efforts against ISIS.

12/12 Should Syrians and western governments trust the HTS?

Syria's new ruling faction has cut ties with Al-Qaeda and pledged to respect religious minorities. But their track record leaves many open questions on the future of democracy in post-Assad Syria. #EuropeInMotion

12/12 Exclusive -- Christian Persecution Expert: Jihadis Taking Syria a 'Disaster for Christians'

Jihadist rule in Syria "will be a disaster for Christians," predicted Jeff King, the president of International Christian Concern (ICC).

12/12 The G7 called for the transition in Syria to bring a “credible, inclusive and non-sectarian government”

The group of countries made up of the US, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Canada and Italy emphasized the need to respect religious and ethnic minorities.

12/12 Political and military tension in Syria complicates Trump's strategy to contain the crisis in the Middle East

Hours before the fall of the Al Assad clan, the president-elect of the United States announced that he had no intention of getting involved in Syria, but Turkey's pretensions, Israel's offensive and the presence of 9,000 ISIS terrorists in precarious detention conditions disrupted your initial program for the region

11/12 Antony Blinken: Biden Will 'Recognize and Support' Syrian Government Arising from 'Inclusive' Jihadi-Led Process

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will begin a brief trip to the Middle East on Wednesday with stops in Jordan and Turkey.

11/12 Militant leader's end game is big unknown in post-Assad Syria

Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to project a moderate image so far, but there is distrust in the air.

11/12 Syrian Rebel Leader Tells West ‘Fears Are Unnecessary’ About His Islamist Regime

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani insists his forces have abandoned terrorism and wish to build a more free and inclusive Syria.

11/12 Inside Assad's ransacked lair - pills, graffiti and signed late Queen poster

When the rebel group made it to Assad's abandoned palace, they found supercars, luxury clothes and other treasures.

11/12 The prime minister of Syria's transitional government urged refugees to return to the country: “We will guarantee the rights of all”

Mohamed al Bashir said that the situation in the country is critical after the fall of Al Assad. “We have empty houses, a destroyed economy and a country that needs to be rebuilt from scratch,” he said. He also indicated that he will establish relations with all those who have distanced themselves from the dictator's "bloody regime."

11/12 The United States ruled out reopening its embassy in Syria until a legitimate and transparent government is guaranteed

“This is not something that is going to happen overnight. It has to be a process that develops in the coming weeks,” emphasized State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

10/12 Taliban Congratulates Syria Jihadists, Hopes for 'Peaceful, Unified, and Stable System'

The Taliban was among the global actors celebrating the demise of the Iran-backed regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.

10/12 Assad Regime Collapse Could Leave Russia Without Critical Access to Mediterranean

Russia may lose its base at the Syrian port of Tartus, leaving it without vital strategic access to the Mediterranean.

10/12 Turkish Cities Offer Refugees One-Way Tickets Back to Syria

Turkish mayors belonging to the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) are offering Syrian refugees free one-way tickets back home.

10/12 Hamas Celebrates Fall of Assad, Congratulates Jihadists for Conquering Syria

Hamas celebrated the victory of fellow jihadis Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria in a message on Monday.

10/12 Who is Mohamad al Bashir, the person in charge of leading the transition in Syria

The head of the Idlib Salvation Government was chosen by rebel leader Al Jolani and former Syrian Prime Minister Al Jalali to lead this new era in the country, which has lived more than five decades under the Al Assad family

10/12 After the fall of Bashar Al Assad, Damascus begins a strange normality between expectations and uncertainties

Until Sunday, the Syrian capital was plagued with barriers, checkpoints and closed neighborhoods, there is still no presence of security forces of any kind

10/12 Syrian rebels move towards forming a government and seeking to restore order after the fall of Al Assad

Mohamed al-Bashir, current leader of the Salvation Government, will head the transitional authority, while talks on the transfer of power continue

10/12 ‘Dangerous’: Dark past of Syria’s new rulers

The rebels who overthrew Syria’s dictator, Bashar al-Assad, are “saying the right things” to assuage fears of an Islamist crackdown, but Western nations are worried about their intentions concerning the country’s human rights – particularly those of its religious minorities.

10/12 Will Syria be another Libya?

Without solid internal agreements, the victory of the opposition movement Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could lead to a prolonged regional crisis

10/12 After 54 years of brutal rule, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war

Syria’s new leaders, the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, will face immediate challenges as they seek to consolidate power and form a new government.

09/12 Abu Mohammed al-Golani may become the face of post-Assad Syria – but who is he and why does he have $10M US bounty on his head?

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, with origins in the terrorist group Nusra Front, spearheaded the rebel advance that ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

09/12 Sir Keir Starmer warns it is too early to remove Islamist rebels from terror lis

MPs have warned the Government should consider the "potential threat" posed to the UK by a Syrian rebel group

09/12 Islamist Who Beheaded French Teacher Was in Contact with Syria's HTS

The Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that led the overthrow of Assad in Syria has been tied to the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.

09/12 Trump and Biden show differences on the US strategy against the jihadist militia that overthrew the Syrian dictatorship

The president-elect considers that the Islamic organization that ended the Al Assad dynasty should be kept on the terrorist list, while the Democratic administration evaluates the possibility of lifting this legal characterization as a gesture of political rapprochement.

08/12 Russia claims deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and family are safe in Moscow

Syria’s deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad is safe in Moscow with his family and will be granted asylum, the Kremlin has announced, as the Middle East watches on nervously.

08/12 The delegation that brought down Assad! The power behind Tahrir al-Sham

The opposition group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which shook the Assad regime with the operation they launched on November 27, has created an important turning point in the conflicts in Syria. So, when talking about this group, who are Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and its leader Mohammed Abu Colani?

08/12 Fears explode that Syria could become 'base for global jihad' after Assad's fall

EXCLUSIVE: With the dictator ousted, analysts worry about the future of the country ravaged by more than a decade of civil war.

08/12 Damascus fell: The Middle East in a change of era that shocks the global scene and awaits Trump's decisions

The victory of the jihadist brigades over the Al Assad dictatorship implies an unprecedented geopolitical crisis that involves the elected president of the United States, despite his decision to stay out of the civil war in Syria

08/12 Who is President Bashar al-Assad's wife - as Syria's Assad family flees Damascus

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus, signalling the end of his rule and the unravelling of a family dynasty.

08/12 Al Jolani, the Syrian rebel leader who led the overthrow of Bashar al Assad in Syria

From the beginning, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) acted from the shadows. Over the years, he stopped wearing the turban, usually worn by jihadists, and opted for the military uniform to present himself as a more moderate leader.

08/12 Syrian rebels announce “the fall of tyrant” Bashar al Assad

After taking control of Damascus, the insurgents issued a message on state television in which they also reported the release "of all unjustly detained prisoners." Russia, the dictator's main ally, said he had left the country, although his whereabouts are unknown.

08/12 The Syrian rebels opened the doors of the Sednaya prison, the “human slaughterhouse” symbol of Bashar al Assad's repression

The detention center became the scene of the collapse of the regime, with insurgents freeing thousands of prisoners in the midst of their lightning offensive that culminated in the capture of Damascus.

08/12 The fall of the Syrian dictator

After the rebels' surprisingly rapid advance, Bashar al-Assad has fled

08/12 Syrian rebels capture Damascus and launch hunt for leader Bashar al-Assad

Syrian rebels have claimed the capital as they advance across the country in the early hours of Sunday morning.

07/12 Syria in crisis as 'Assad denies family has fled' while rebels reach Damascus

Syria's state media denied rumors flooding social media that Assad has left the country, saying he is performing his duties in the capital, Damascus.

07/12 The jihadist offensive against the Syrian dictatorship put Trump on alert, who defines an agenda to contain the crisis in the Middle East

The president of the United States fears a domino effect that will affect his roadmap for the region and designs a diplomatic move that would involve Russia, Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

07/12 The American magazine admitted; Execution of Aleppo residents by Tahrir al-Sham based on pre-prepared lists

An American magazine acknowledged the crimes committed by elements of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist organization in Syria.

07/12 Iran Ropes Iraq into Rekindled Syrian Civil War

The foreign minister of Iran traveled to Baghdad to discuss the Syrian Civil War.

06/12 Russia urges citizens to flee Syria as Islamist rebels storm more key cities

The insurgents, led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have said that they will march to Homs and Damascus, President Bashar Assad's seat of power.

06/12 ‘Erupted’: Nation on brink as crisis explodes

Syria’s 13-year-long civil war had quietened into a general standoff. But Israel’s attacks on Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Iran have changed the balance of regional power.

06/12 Reports: Turkey-Backed Militias Trap 15,000 and Engage in 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Syria

Kurdish forces in Syria warned that militias backed by Turkey are seizing territory in northern Syria and endangering Kurdish civilians.

06/12 Which are the jihadist militias that put Syria, Russia and Iran in trouble?

Operation “Deterrence of Aggression” brings together various factions of the Syrian opposition, from Islamists to Free Army groups, united by a common goal: defeating the current regime

06/12 Syrian Jihadi Rebels Move on to Second Major City, Hama

Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdul Ghany says his forces have begun to penetrate the strategic city of Hama.

05/12 This was the rapid advance of the jihadist militias in Syria that Bashar Al Assad cannot contain despite the support of Russia and Iran

Syrian opposition fighters have pushed back government forces in a surprise offensive and rapidly expanded the territory under their control in the country's northwest

05/12 Al-Jolani's message to the Prime Minister of Iraq + film

The leader of the "Tahrir al-Sham" terrorist group, saying that the developments in Syria will not spread to Iraq, asked Mohammad Shia al-Sudani to prevent the presence of Hashd al-Shaabi forces in Syria.

05/12 Complete security in Hama city and failure of terrorists to intimidate people

Reliable Syrian sources announced the establishment of complete security in the city of Hama after repelling the recent terrorist attack around this city and their capture in a deadly ambush.

05/12 Syrian Christians Face Worsening Humanitarian Crisis amid Jihadi Offensive

Humanitarian groups are concerned that the surprise jihadi offensive in Syria could put persecuted Christians in even greater danger.

04/12 Syrian dictator Al Assad launched his counteroffensive against the rebels with the help of Russia and Iran

With air support from Putin and military reinforcements sent by Tehran, Bashar Al Assad's forces seek to stop the offensive of the Hayat Tahrir al Sham group, which had managed to advance towards the strategic city of Hama.

04/12 Syria’s civil war has exploded again — which groups are involved and who controls what territory?

A sudden flare-up in Syria’s long-running civil war last week saw rebel forces retake the country’s second-largest city, Aleppo, in a massive blow against President Bashar al-Assad’s government.

04/12 Jihadi Offensive Spreads Chaos in Syria, Roping in U.S.-Backed Forces

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a U.S.-backed militia group led by Kurdish forces, seized several villages from the Syrian military.

02/12 Dictator Al Assad bets everything on defending the Hama border in the face of the jihadist offensive advancing towards southern Syria

The Syrian Army has begun to mobilize on multiple fronts, with the aim of surrounding the insurgents and expelling them, but the support of its Russian and Iranian allies has been diminished by other conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and the fighting with Israel in the Lebanon

02/12 Russia humiliated as 'troops flee bases in Syria' as rebels sweep across country

Multiple Russian units are said to be surrounded, with hundreds of soldiers listed as missing.

02/12 Russian Airstrikes Intensify Against Syrian Jihadi Rebels

Russian warplanes joined Syrian government jets for intense airstrikes against the rebel-held city of Idlib on Saturday and Sunday.

02/12 Iran Claims Jihadis Defying Assad in Aleppo, Syria a 'U.S.-Israel' Plot

Iran blamed Israel and America for the surprise attack by al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Aleppo, Syria, this weekend.

01/12 Syrian rebels invade Aleppo in embarrassing defeat for Bashar al-Assad

The Syrian dictator will not be able to count on the help of Russia and Iran, his closest allies

01/12 Syrian troops withdrawn from Aleppo after rebel attacks

Syrian government forces have withdrawn from the city of Aleppo following an offensive by rebels opposed to the president's rule.

01/12 Unconfirmed news of the death of the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group in Syria

Unconfirmed reports indicate that the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group was killed in an airstrike in Idlib.

30/11 Jihadists took control of most of Aleppo in Syria and Russia carried out airstrikes in the north of the city

Senior regime officials, including the governor, withdrew from the city center, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, leaving the area under insurgent control. During the early hours of Saturday, Russian warplanes bombed the north for the first time in six years

29/11 Radical Islamist Group Takes Syria’s Aleppo by Storm

Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launches a surprise, and surprisingly effective, assault against the city of Aleppo.