Tag: Bashar al-Assad
Analysis: Ukraine paid Putin Syria – Assad’s fall is a loss of prestige for Russia in the Middle East | Foreign countries
The fall of the Syrian leadership does not necessarily increase Putin’s willingness to negotiate in Ukraine, writes Russia correspondent Heikki Heiskanen. Heikki HeiskanenRussia correspondent 16:43•Updated 17:08 MOSCOW It has been…
The fall of the Assad regime is a severe setback for Russia and Iran, says an expert | News in brief
Olli Ruohomäki, Visiting Leading Expert of the Foreign Policy Institute, says that the Syrian coast was the only potential port for Russia. 10:08•Updated 11:07 Syrian president Bashar al-Assad the fall…
after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the rebels announce the arrival of their leader in Damascus
Less than two weeks after the start of their dazzling offensive in Syria, rebels, led by the radical Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, brought down President Bashar al-Assad, who is…
Why was there a coup in Syria right now? Here are the backgrounds | Foreign countries
The Assad family’s half-century rule in Syria has come to an end. We recount what led to the rebels’ rapid advance. 12:37•Updated 12:44 In Syria, rebel forces said early on…
Rebels have invaded the city of Homs in Syria | News in brief
7.12. 23:35•Updated 7.12. 23:56 In Syria, the rebels have penetrated the important city of Homs late on Saturday night and managed to take over some areas there. This is reported…
Experts on the situation in Syria: If the rebel offensive continues at this rate, al-Assad’s regime will draw its last | Foreign countries
Rebel forces are advancing in Syria towards the capture of Damascus. It is almost impossible for the current administration to turn the situation around any more, experts estimate. 20:01•Updated 20:59…
rebels say they have “started to encircle the capital Damascus”
Rebel factions announced on Saturday December 7 that they had “ started to circle » the Syrian capital, after taking control of the southern province of Daraa. Several insurgent movements…
NOW: Iran evacuates its military commanders from Syria | News in brief
Along with Russia, Iran has been the most significant supporter of the Syrian regime. Iran began evacuating its military commanders and other officials from Syria on Friday, where rebel forces…
In southern Syria, the government loses control of Daraa and a border crossing with Jordan
In parallel with the offensive led by the rebels, the Free Syrian Army has seized the border post with Jordan in the far south, while Amman and Israel are strengthening…
Iran and Iraq reaffirm their support for the Syrian regime in the face of the rebel offensive
This Friday, December 6, the Syrian, Iraqi and Iranian foreign ministers met in Baghdad to discuss the situation in Syria. Iraq and Iran are unanimous in their support for the…