Tag Archives: Damascus

Syria’s new leadership has expressed a desire to contribute to regional peace following a meeting between leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and a US diplomatic delegation. The Syrian authorities emphasized that their people maintain neutrality towards all regional countries and parties, rejecting any form of polarization. They aim to reaffirm Syria’s role in fostering regional peace and building strategic partnerships with neighboring …

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 …

Syrian rebels have announced that they have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad after taking control of Damascus, marking the end of his family’s decades-long rule and over 13 years of civil war. This development is a significant moment for the Middle East, as it also diminishes the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria, allies that had supported Assad during critical …