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Syria since Assad's overthrow: latest developments


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 18:25 AFP It has been nine days since Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria.

UN envoy to Syria warns conflict not over


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 16:15 AFP Syria's conflict "has not ended" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:46 AFP Syria's "conflict has not ended yet," even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:28 AFP Syria's "conflict has not ended yet" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

EU to 'step up direct engagement' with Syria leaders: Von der Leyen


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:26 AFP European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen pledged to intensify the EU's "direct engagement" with Syria's new Islamist-led rulers after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

After Assad's fall, Erdogan enjoys 'moment in the sun': analysts


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 14:00 AFP After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.

EU to 'step up direct engagement' with Syria leaders: Von der Leyen


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 12:14 AFP European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said Tuesday Brussels would intensify its "direct engagement" with Syria's new Islamist-led rulers after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

After Assad's fall, Erdogan enjoys moment 'in the sun': analysts


Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 09:16 AFP After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.

Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally


Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 21:35 AFP A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Trump calls rebel victory in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey


Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 20:02 AFP President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.