Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
Progress
52% Bias Score
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Syrian Prisoner Initially Misidentified by CNN: Former Regime Officer's Identity Revealed
CNN initially reported on a freed Syrian prisoner identified as Adel Ghurbal, but later confirmed his identity as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate, based on resident testimonies and a 99% facial recognition match; his whereabouts ar...
Syrian Prisoner Initially Misidentified by CNN: Former Regime Officer's Identity Revealed
CNN initially reported on a freed Syrian prisoner identified as Adel Ghurbal, but later confirmed his identity as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate, based on resident testimonies and a 99% facial recognition match; his whereabouts ar...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Assad Regime's Captagon Trafficking Exposed by Major Drug Seizure
A large Captagon drug seizure at a Syrian military airport warehouse implicates the Assad regime in a major international drug trafficking operation, highlighting its use of this illegal activity to circumvent economic sanctions and the effects of the civil war.
Assad Regime's Captagon Trafficking Exposed by Major Drug Seizure
A large Captagon drug seizure at a Syrian military airport warehouse implicates the Assad regime in a major international drug trafficking operation, highlighting its use of this illegal activity to circumvent economic sanctions and the effects of the civil war.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Syrian Gold Medalist Accuses Assad Regime of Theft, Threat
Syria's only Olympic gold medalist, Ghada Shouaa, accuses the Assad regime of stealing her joy and threatening her life, highlighting decades of corruption and oppression within the Syrian sports system that continues despite the fall of the Assad regime in December 2023.
Syrian Gold Medalist Accuses Assad Regime of Theft, Threat
Syria's only Olympic gold medalist, Ghada Shouaa, accuses the Assad regime of stealing her joy and threatening her life, highlighting decades of corruption and oppression within the Syrian sports system that continues despite the fall of the Assad regime in December 2023.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad's Reported Defeat
In response to reports of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's defeat on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications, followed by other European nations, creating uncertainty for 1.5 million Syrian migrants already in Europe and sparking debates ...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad's Reported Defeat
In response to reports of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's defeat on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications, followed by other European nations, creating uncertainty for 1.5 million Syrian migrants already in Europe and sparking debates ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
100,000 Bodies Allegedly Buried in Mass Graves Near Damascus
Muaz Mustafa, head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, claims at least 100,000 bodies are in five mass graves near Damascus, allegedly victims of Assad regime killings and torture; this claim is based on eyewitness accounts of refrigerated trucks transporting bodies, and bulldozers burying them in m...
100,000 Bodies Allegedly Buried in Mass Graves Near Damascus
Muaz Mustafa, head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, claims at least 100,000 bodies are in five mass graves near Damascus, allegedly victims of Assad regime killings and torture; this claim is based on eyewitness accounts of refrigerated trucks transporting bodies, and bulldozers burying them in m...
Progress
52% Bias Score
CNN Erroneously Reports on Identity of Man Freed From Damascus Jail
CNN initially reported on a man freed from a Damascus jail who claimed to be an ordinary citizen, Adel Ghurbal, but local residents and a photograph identified him as Salama Mohammad Salama, a lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate known for extortion and harassment; his...
CNN Erroneously Reports on Identity of Man Freed From Damascus Jail
CNN initially reported on a man freed from a Damascus jail who claimed to be an ordinary citizen, Adel Ghurbal, but local residents and a photograph identified him as Salama Mohammad Salama, a lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate known for extortion and harassment; his...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Assad Family's Billions Amid Syrian Poverty Fuels Asset Recovery Calls
The Assad family's wealth, estimated between $1 billion and $122 billion, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasts sharply with the poverty of 69% of Syrians, prompting calls for asset recovery.
Assad Family's Billions Amid Syrian Poverty Fuels Asset Recovery Calls
The Assad family's wealth, estimated between $1 billion and $122 billion, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasts sharply with the poverty of 69% of Syrians, prompting calls for asset recovery.
Progress
56% Bias Score
CNN Retracts Report on Released Syrian Prisoner: Lieutenant, Not Civilian
CNN retracted a report showing the release of a Syrian prisoner, initially identified as civilian Adel Ghurbal, revealing him to be Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force lieutenant responsible for human rights abuses under Assad, highlighting challenges of verifying information during conflicts...
CNN Retracts Report on Released Syrian Prisoner: Lieutenant, Not Civilian
CNN retracted a report showing the release of a Syrian prisoner, initially identified as civilian Adel Ghurbal, revealing him to be Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force lieutenant responsible for human rights abuses under Assad, highlighting challenges of verifying information during conflicts...
Progress
52% Bias Score
CNN Investigates Staged Report on Freed Syrian Prisoner
CNN is investigating a report by international correspondent Clarissa Ward about a Syrian prisoner released from Assad's detention, after Syrian fact-checkers alleged the report, which went viral, was staged; the prisoner's identity was revealed as Salama Mohamed Salama, a low-ranking intelligence o...
CNN Investigates Staged Report on Freed Syrian Prisoner
CNN is investigating a report by international correspondent Clarissa Ward about a Syrian prisoner released from Assad's detention, after Syrian fact-checkers alleged the report, which went viral, was staged; the prisoner's identity was revealed as Salama Mohamed Salama, a low-ranking intelligence o...
Progress
56% Bias Score