Syrian rebel government hit by first challenge to power as 14 soldiers are killed by pro-Assad forces
The Syrian transitional government is launching its first crackdown on political dissidents following an "ambush" by militants loyal to the old regime.
Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders’ New Power
After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.
Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces - authorities
The clashes with pro-Assad loyalists are the first direct challenge to the authority of Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. Assad's presidency fell to rebel forces led by al-Sharaa's Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) faction just over two weeks ago.
Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters kill 6 fighters
A British-based war monitor said clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government have killed six Islamic fighters and wounded others
Syrian government forces hunt for a senior Assad official
Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.
Ex-Assad Regime Forces Kill 14 as Syria Sees Upsurge in Violence
Forces loyal to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed 14 police members and wounded 10 others, according to the caretaker government, as the country experiences its worst violence since the autocrat’s toppling early this month.
Newsday - Soldiers killed in Syria in clashes with forces loyal to Assad - BBC Sounds
New Syrian rebel-led authorities say personnel were killed in 'an ambush'
Russia removes Taliban and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from list of terrorist organisations – ISW
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing for the removal of the Taliban and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the ...
'We want peace': Damascus gov. says Syria wants better relations with Israel
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) head Hamid Al-Shatri, in ...
In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan
American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and ...
Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust Assad
Bel Trew speaks to commanders of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led the charge to topple Bashar ...
US Removes Bounty on New Syrian Leader Who Got His Start With Al-Qaeda
The leader of the rebel forces group that took back Damascus from Bashar al-Assad will now rule without fear of a $10 million ...
From Fighters to Policemen in a Post-Assad Damascus
As the rebels who ousted Syria’s longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad, transition from insurgents to administrators, ...
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Mass protests against jihadist HTS rule in Syria
On December 8, 2024, jihadist forces led by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized power, creating new threats to the rights and lives of Christians, Alawites and other minorities.
Daniel DePetris: How will Syria evolve under new leadership?
While the victory against Bashar Assad’s forces is a triumph, the jihadist-turned-statesman who is now in charge has a ...
Ambush kills as many as 20 Syrian forces
An ambush in Syria by suspected loyalists to deposed President Bashar al-Assad killed as many as 20 members of Syria's new ...
Iraqi security chief meets Syria’s rebel leader in Damascus
Iraqi intelligence chief Hamid al-Shatri met on Thursday in Damascus with Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or ...