Syria’s new rebel-led authorities reported that 14 interior ministry personnel were killed in an ambush by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The incident occurred while security forces attempted to arrest a former officer linked to Saydnaya prison. In…
On December 24, Syrian authorities in Damascus declared an agreement with all armed groups for their dissolution and integration into the Defense Ministry. Ahmad al-Chareh, the new leader, emphasized that no weapons would escape state control. This follows a recent…
As Syria faces a new political reality following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, the country’s minority communities, including Alawites, Christians, and Druze, express a mix of relief and apprehension. While some celebrate the end of Assad’s regime, concerns about…
As Syria emerges from the reign of Bashar al-Assad, various minority communities express concern over their future security. The Alawite sect fears reprisals from Sunni groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, despite some negotiating peace. Christians and Druze are also adapting…
As Syria embarks on a new chapter following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, minority communities, especially the Alawites, Christians, and Druze, express fear of reprisals and uncertainty regarding their future. While Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has assured the protection of religious…
As the Syrian civil war shifts dynamics, the illegal Captagon trade, valued at $5.6 billion, faces an uncertain future. Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to crack down on the narcotic’s production, which has flourished under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Investigations…
As Bashar al-Assad’s regime falls, the new coalition in Syria faces the challenge of unifying a deeply fragmented society comprised of various ethnic and religious communities. Laura Ruiz de Elvira, a research specialist on Syria, discusses the complex demographics, past…
As Syria navigates its future under the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), musicians express concerns and hopes for their artistic freedoms. DJ Maher Green emphasizes the need for a well-organized approach to engage with the new leadership, while others…
As the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham takes control in Syria, musicians are concerned about their future creative freedoms. Despite a thriving electronic and heavy metal music scene emerging during the civil war, musicians like Maher Green and Wajd Khair…
The United States has abandoned a $10 million bounty for the capture of Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after positive diplomatic talks in Damascus. Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf indicated that discussions with Sharaa were productive, showcasing a potential shift…
In an exclusive interview, BBC’s Jeremy Bowen speaks with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the commander of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), shedding light on the current situation in Syria and the challenges faced by his faction amidst ongoing conflict. Source
US diplomats held discussions in Damascus with representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) about Syria’s transition following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting aims to ensure moderate governance in a country marked by civil war and human rights concerns….
