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Syrians flock to morgues looking for loved ones who perished in Assad's prisons
Many bodies have been found in Syrian detention centers and prisons since President Bashar al-Assad's government fellABC News - 7h -
After Ousting Assad, Syrian Rebels Rush to Impose Order in Damascus
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has moved to form a transitional government, get the buses running and turn the power back on.The Wall Street Journal - 21h -
The department of flags: Syrian rebels lay bare Assad’s corrupt state
Transitional authorities grapple with bureaucracy filled with phantom jobs, pervasive graft and culture of obedienceFinancial Times - 21h -
Syrian Rebels Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under Bashar al-Assad
The rebels who seized Damascus are trying to get a new government up and running, even as foreign powers like Israel and Turkey, and armed Syrian groups, fight for power.The New York Times - 1d -
Syrians elated but anxious as they pore over ousted Assad's palace
Crowds came to sightsee around what was once the palace of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad and to get to know the Islamist fighters who swept into Damascus.CBS News - 1d -
Syrians continue to search for loved ones long imprisoned by the Assad regime
Syrians are searching for answers about their loved ones after the collapse of the Assad regime. Islamic fighters broke into Saydnaya and liberated all the prisoners, leaving the jail cells empty. ...CBS News - 10h -
US sent Austin Tice 'message' to Syria's HTS rebels emptying Assad prisons
The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.ABC News - 15h -
Syrians search for loved ones at notorious prison after Assad regime's downfall
Two days after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's government, the Biden administration said it would recognize the new Syrian government under certain conditions. Meanwhile, Syrians searched for ...CBS News - 1d -
Syrians await Turkey border entry after fall of Assad's regime
Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey during President Bashar al-Assad's regime are awaiting entry back into their country after the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, took over. CBS News' ...CBS News - 1d -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - 1d -
The Assads’ Syrian heartland casts them aside
Allies of the ruling family have fled while coastal areas from which the regime drew support are celebrating its downfallFinancial Times - 1d -
Israel advances into Syrian territory after Assad's overthrow, fueling alarm
While Syria celebrates overthrowing its longtime dictator, it is also being subjected to a new ground incursion and a wave of airstrikes from its neighbor Israel that drew growing international ...NBC News - 1d -
Syrians react to the fall of the Assad regime
In Syria, the rebels who seized power have appointed a transitional government with a temporary prime minister. On Monday, crowds gathered as some Syrians continued to celebrate the takeover. ...CBS News - 1d -
Syrians, in Shock and With Some Unease, Celebrate the Fall of al-Assad
A day after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad fell, civilians poured into the streets of Damascus, weeping in disbelief. Many sought word of relatives held in a notorious prison on the ...The New York Times - 1d -
Syrians return home after HTS rebels take over, Assad flees
Syrians are reacting after President Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled by rebel forces affiliated with the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS). CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.CBS News - 2d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls
DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.NBC News - 2d -
Inside the Syrian prison at the heart of Assad’s police state
On the outskirts of Damascus, Saydnaya holds the secrets to the fate of thousands who disappeared under the dictatorFinancial Times - 2d -
Concerns over Syrian rebels leader who took over Assad regime
There are renewed concerns over Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the rebel leader who led the Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) group that took over Syria and collapsed President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Israel seizes Syrian buffer zone amid airstrikes on Assad’s ‘weapons depots’
Jordan condemns incursion amid Syrian concerns that aim is to permanently occupy or annex the area. Syria live – latest updates Israeli forces have seized control of a previously demilitarised ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syrians celebrate in the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Damascus, Syria, where celebrations have broken out following the fall of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad. Questions remain over how rebel factions will begin to ...NBC News - 2d -
How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - 2d -
Eye Opener: Syrians celebrate the fall of Assad regime
Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime as rebels with ties to terrorism seize control. Police release new images of the possible killer of United Healthcare's CEO. ...CBS News - 2d -
Syrians in New York City Celebrate the Fall of Assad
Syrian expatriates and their supporters beat drums and sang revolutionary songs in Arabic at a gathering in Washington Square Park.The New York Times - 2d -
Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule
After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...NBC News - 2d -
Syrian rebels topple Assad regime
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groupsFinancial Times - 2d -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Syrian rebels celebrate fall of Assad regime
Syrian rebels celebrated the fall of President Bashar al-Assad following a swift offensive through the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more on what comes next.CBS News - 3d -
Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees the country
The Assad family’s decadeslong reign in Syria came to an abrupt end Sunday when rebel forces captured Damascus after a stunning lightning-strike rout across the country.NBC News - 3d -
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons
Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...The Guardian - 3d -
President Biden speaks after regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad collapsed
President Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under President Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression. Mr. Biden spoke from the White House ...CBS News - 3d -
As Syrian Rebels Take Charge, Freeing Prisoners of Assad Is a Priority
Many people want to determine the fates of loved ones who disappeared into a notorious military prison that was a symbol of human rights abuses under President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - 3d -
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Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus?
HTS, which has roots in al-Qaeda, is considered a terrorist group by the U.S.ABC News - 3d -
Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule
President Bashar Assad and other officials left Syria, their whereabouts unknown, after negotiations with rebel groups, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday.CBS News - 3d -
Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country
Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the countryABC News - 3d -
Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed location
Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed locationABC News - 3d -
Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’Financial Times - 4d -
Anti-Assad rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports
It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.BBC News - 4d -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - 5d
