Syria’s Assad trapped by rebel advance and refusal to compromise

Rapid capture of Aleppo from government forces underlines regime’s fragility despite Russian and Iranian help

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Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces

The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.
BBC News - 29m
A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion

Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.
The New York Times - 6h
Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry

As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...
The New York Times - 12h
Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria

Plus, “Squid Game” returns.
The New York Times - 14h
The 2024 Directors Roundtable: Doubts, sure. Compromise? Never

Edward Berger, Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, James Mangold, Denis Villeneuve and Malcolm Washington on adapting as you go, feminism in film — and vaping in the Sistine Chapel.
Los Angeles Times - 2d
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden

The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus. On 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with ...
The Guardian - 23h
Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power

Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured country
Financial Times - 1d
India to play Champions Trophy games in Dubai after refusal to visit Pakistan

India declined to send team to host nation Pakistan Final to move from Lahore to Dubai if India qualify India’s matches at the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai, the International ...
The Guardian - 1d
Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime

At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former president amid fear of retribution
Financial Times - 2d