The recent appointment of a female leader for Syria’s central bank marks a significant development in the governance of the region, reflecting a potential shift in the moderate stance of the HTS rebel group. Eliane Lamper highlights the group’s professed…
Since the rise of Syrian rebels to power earlier this month, violence against the Alawite community, from which former dictator Bashar al-Assad hails, has surged. Ongoing clashes between the rebels and Alawite militias unwilling to disarm have drawn attention to…
As the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad crumbles, key enforcers, including Jamil Hassan, are fleeing their homes in affluent Damascus neighborhoods. The article reveals the chaotic departure of Hassan, notorious for his role in torture and war crimes, and explores…
The swift departure of Jamil Hassan, a notorious figure in Bashar al-Assad’s regime, unveils the fear and memories of residents in Damascus. Neighbors recount harrowing experiences living next to a man labeled as ‘the butcher’ for his role in widespread…
Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebels, he publicly stated his evacuation to Russia during drone attacks on the Hmeimim air base on December 8. Assad denied fleeing in battle’s final hours and emphasized his commitment to…
In a surprising move, Syrian Islamist rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have successfully deposed President Bashar al-Assad after a year of planning and coordination among various rebel factions. Abou Hassan al-Hamwi, a military commander within HTS, detailed…
In the wake of the Assad regime’s fall, the future of Russian military bases in Syria remains uncertain. Germany’s military analysis suggests that the Russian fleet has left its base in Tartus, though some ships remain nearby. There are also…
In Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, residents are returning to a landscape ravaged by years of bombardment from the regime of Bashar al-Assad. While families once fled the violence, many are now confronting the devastation that marks their homeland. The area…
In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have seized control of Damascus, leading to widespread looting of the residences of ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family. As locals ransack the opulent presidential palace,…
Two days after rebels opened the notorious Sednaya prison, where an estimated 100,000 people went missing during the Syrian civil war, countless families are still searching for traces of their loved ones. Rescuers have ceased searches for possible detainees without…
Ahmad al-Sara’a, known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has recently emerged from the shadows, making public appearances and issuing directives to establish order in Idlib, Syria. His transition from a jihadist figure to a commander…
In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, leaving power in the hands of rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The once secure presidential palace is now a symbol of the fallen regime, as…
