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Chief of Kurdish-led Syria force hails 'historic' moment, fall of 'dictatorial' regime


Sunday, 8 December, 2024 , 06:36 AFP —

White House on guard against Islamic State resurgence in Syria


Sunday, 8 December, 2024 , 00:26 AFP — The White House said Saturday that US priorities in Syria now are to ensure the country's conflict does not encourage a resurgence of the Islamic State militant group or lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe."

Who controls what territory in Syria?


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 19:12 AFP — In 10 days, Islamist-led rebels have swiftly advanced from their stronghold in northwestern Syria, seizing dozens of towns and two of the country's largest cities, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's hold on power increasingly tenuous.

Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 17:18 AFP — Syria's embattled government said Saturday it was setting up a ring of steel around Damascus, state media reported, as rebels on a lightning advance said they were bearing down on the city.

Syria rebels say nearing Damascus as govt denies falling back


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 15:42 AFP — Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria said they were nearing Damascus on Saturday, although Bashar al-Assad's government denied that the army had withdrawn from areas around the capital.

Is the 'writing on the wall' for Syria's Assad?


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 13:39 AFP — More than 13 years since Bashar al-Assad's security forces opened fire on protesters demanding democratic reforms, the Syrian president's grip on power may finally be weakening.

Syria rebels say encircling Damascus as govt denies falling back


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 12:54 AFP — Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria said on Saturday they have begun to encircle Damascus as government forces denied they had withdrawn from areas near the capital.

Syria rebels vow no more 'sectarianism and tyranny'


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 11:20 AFP — Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control.

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 06:19 AFP — Turkey's foreign minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on its doorstep.

Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 02:32 AFP — Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.