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Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
Middle East
January 4, 2025
Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
Damascus, Syria CNN — People in the Jaramana suburb of Damascus always thought something strange was happening at the nearby…
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
Middle East
December 30, 2024
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
CNN — Elections may not be held in Syria for up to four years, the country’s de facto leader has…
At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say
Middle East
December 26, 2024
At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say
CNN — At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former…
US concedes it has double the number of troops in Syria as Biden sends officials to Damascus
Middle East
December 22, 2024
US concedes it has double the number of troops in Syria as Biden sends officials to Damascus
CNN — The Pentagon announced the US currently has “approximately 2,000” troops in Syria, more than double the previously disclosed…
US removes long-standing bounty on Syrian rebel leader
Middle East
December 21, 2024
US removes long-standing bounty on Syrian rebel leader
CNN — The United States has removed the long-standing $10 million bounty on the de-facto leader of Syria following a…
A tale of two Syrians: One finally made it back, another is too fearful to return
Middle East
December 21, 2024
A tale of two Syrians: One finally made it back, another is too fearful to return
CNN — Ahmad Morjan was desperate to hug his mother for the first time in more than 13 years but,…
Former Assad security forces hand in weapons to new Syrian government
Middle East
December 21, 2024
Former Assad security forces hand in weapons to new Syrian government
CNN — Former Syrian regime security forces have been handing in their weapons to the rebel-linked transitional government in the…
Netanyahu tells Israeli troops to stay in area of Syria’s Mount Hermon until end of 2025, source says
Middle East
December 19, 2024
Netanyahu tells Israeli troops to stay in area of Syria’s Mount Hermon until end of 2025, source says
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the country’s military to remain in the area of Syria’s Mount…
The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
Middle East
December 19, 2024
The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
CNN — Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array…
Freed prisoner who said he was a victim of the Assad regime was an intelligence officer, locals say
Middle East
December 18, 2024
Freed prisoner who said he was a victim of the Assad regime was an intelligence officer, locals say
CNN — A man who was filmed by CNN being released by rebels from a Damascus jail was a former…