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Syria Crackdown Follows Killing of 14 Policemen

Fourteen policemen from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group were killed in a Wednesday ambush in Syria's Tartous province, set up by loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, prompting a security crackdown by the new administration.

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Syria Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall, Embraces New National Identity

Tens of thousands of Syrians celebrated the fall of the Assad regime, replacing regime symbols with the three-starred opposition flag, signifying a rejection of decades of authoritarian rule and propaganda.

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UN Resolution 2254: A Roadmap for Syria's Transition

UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, seeks to guide Syria's transition to democracy through power-sharing, a new constitution, and free elections; however, its implementation faces challenges due to evolving realities and skepticism from some Syrian opposition groups.

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Assad Regime's \$5.6 Billion Captagon Empire: Challenges for Syria's New Leaders

Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated \$5.6 billion annually from Captagon production, deeply entwining military and family members in the illicit drug trade; the new leadership faces challenges in dismantling this operation and addressing widespread addiction.

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Syria's Rebel Victory and the $5.6bn Captagon Empire

Following a rebel victory in Syria, the discovery of large-scale Captagon production facilities linked to Assad's family confirms the regime's involvement in the $5.6bn (£4.5bn) annual drug trade, raising concerns about the rebels' ability to control the illicit trade and its impact on Syria's econo...

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Assad Regime's Hidden Wealth: A Global Hunt Underway

The US State Department estimates Bashar al-Assad and his family's wealth at $1-$2 billion, accumulated through involvement in Syria's large-scale economic activities and laundered through seemingly legitimate businesses; a global effort to recover these assets is underway, highlighting Russia's rol...

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Syria: Ambush Kills 14 Security Forces, Sparking Protests and Curfews

On Wednesday, 14 Syrian security forces were killed in an ambush in Tartous, prompting widespread protests and curfews across the country after a video surfaced showing an attack on an Alawite religious site. A potential mass grave was also discovered.

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Syria Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall, Embraces New National Identity

Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, tens of thousands of citizens celebrated in the streets, replacing regime symbols with the three-star opposition flag. This marks the end of over fifty years of Assad family rule and signals a significant shift in the country's political and social la...

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Syria's Post-Assad Captagon Challenge

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's seizure of power in Syria has led to a pledge to end the country's lucrative Captagon trade, estimated at \$5.6 billion annually, involving the Assad family and military, raising concerns about economic impacts and the potential rise of alternative drugs.

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Secret Syrian Prison: BBC Exposes Torture Facility, Uncovering Years of Evidence

A BBC journalist uncovered a secret Syrian intelligence facility in Damascus, revealing cells where detainees faced months of torture and confinement; the discovery of intact files and weapons suggests a hasty retreat, leaving evidence for potential future prosecutions.

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Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure

Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.

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US Signals Policy Shift Towards Syria with Damascus Visit

US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf visited Damascus this week, marking the first US diplomatic visit since 2012, signaling a policy shift towards engagement with the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa following the Assad regime's collapse on December 8; the US removed the reward f...

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