Keywords: Bashar al Assad


Sectarian violence in Syria claims 1,000 lives, undermining peace efforts

On March 6, a series of violent attacks in Syria, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad, led to a devastating toll of civilian lives. The assailants, primarily from the Alawite sect, targeted members of the defense and interior ministries, igniting a wave of retaliatory......

End of Syria's military operation against Assad loyalists

Syria’s government declared the conclusion of a military operation in the western coastal region, home to loyalists of former leader Bashar al-Assad, according to the Ministry of Defence in Damascus. Hassan Abdul Ghani, a spokesperson, confirmed the operation's end on Monday, stating that......

Syria's Sharaa urges peace amid ongoing violence against Alawite minority

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged for peace on Sunday following the deaths of hundreds in coastal areas, marking the worst sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. "We must safeguard national unity and domestic peace; we can live together," Sharaa declared, as violence......

Syrians in Druze-majority Suwaida reject Israeli statements, affirm sovereignty

Hundreds of Syrians gathered in the southern city of Suwaida on Tuesday, rallying in a show of national unity and rejecting recent statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration, held at the city’s central Al-Karama Square, brought together members of trade unions......

Syria’s interim leader initiates national dialogue on political transition

Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, reiterated his commitment to a democratic political transition as discussions about the country's future commenced. On Tuesday, al-Sharaa urged Syrians to unite and announced plans to establish a transitional justice body as part of a national dialogue.......

Syria's interim president begins first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, embarked on his first international trip to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking a significant moment since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The announcement came from his office, which shared a picture of Sharaa and his foreign minister on what seemed to be......

After his appointment as president of Syria, al-Shara integrates Moroccan fighters into the new Syrian army

After the ousting of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Ahmad al-Shara was appointed as the head of the transitional government in Syria. This announcement was made during the "Conference of Syrian Revolution Victory" in Damascus, in the presence of leaders from armed factions involved......

Russia's silence on Syrian demand regarding military bases

Russia has remained silent about reports that Syria has demanded the return of Bashar al-Assad in exchange for allowing Moscow to keep its military bases in the country. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment when asked about the matter, despite a recent high-level Russian delegation's......

French arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad for alleged war crimes

Two French judges have issued an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of complicity in war crimes. This is the second such warrant issued by French authorities. The warrant, issued on Monday, holds Assad responsible as the "commander-in-chief of the armed forces"......