Syria’s newly appointed interim prime minister has committed to protecting the rights of minority groups as the US’s top diplomat arrived in the region to encourage a transition toward an inclusive government following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. Assad’s departure came after a rapid offensive by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies, bringing an end …
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The main leader of the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad has declared that anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees during Assad’s rule will be hunted down, and no pardons will be considered. Abu Mohammad Al-Golani made this statement, which was published on the Syrian state TV’s Telegram channel, emphasizing the rebels’ intent to seek justice both within …
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Syrians are waking up to a hopeful yet uncertain future after rebels captured the capital, Damascus, and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending 13 years of civil war and over 50 years of his family’s rule. A coalition led by Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate, made a rapid advance, marking a significant turning point in the …
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