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January 24, 2025, 12:52 PM - 6 min read
The economy has been battered by corruption and 13 years of civil war. With international sanctions and mismanagement, inflation skyrocketed, pulling some 90% of the country into poverty. According to the U.N. World Food Program, over half the population - some 12 million people - don't know where their next meal will come from.
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January 5, 2025, 01:50 PM - 3 min read
In a significant development following the political upheaval in Syria, nearly 40,000 Syrians have returned home from Turkey since the ouster of the Bashar al-Assad government on December 8, 2024.
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December 23, 2024, 01:02 PM - 3 min read
Assad, now residing under asylum in Moscow, faces severe restrictions implemented by Russian authorities. Although an asylum request has been accepted, he cannot leave Moscow or engage in political activities.
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December 17, 2024, 08:19 PM - 5 min read
History also warns us of the challenges that come next: the initial euphoria often gives way to instability, tragedy and regret, with many longing for the perceived order of the old regime.
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December 15, 2024, 09:16 AM - 3 min read
The United States has confirmed it is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which recently seized control of Damascus, effectively ending Bashar al-Assad’s two-decade-long rule.
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December 10, 2024, 08:46 AM - 5 min read
Israel is set to intensify its military operations in Syria, specifically targeting advanced weapons storage sites. This decision comes after concerns over the possibility of these weapons falling into the hands of militant groups, particularly after the rapid collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
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December 8, 2024, 06:39 PM - 2 min read
US President-elect Donald Trump has criticised Russia's role in Syria, claiming that the country abandoned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leading to his downfall.
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December 8, 2024, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
Israel has positioned its forces in new locations within the buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights. This move, announced on Sunday, follows escalating instability in Syria and marks the first such deployment since the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement was established.
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December 8, 2024, 10:10 AM - 4 min read
In a stunning turn of events, Syrian rebel forces have entered the capital, Damascus, following a week-long blitz that saw little resistance from government forces.
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