Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Syria After Collapse of Assad Regime
After a decade of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) unexpectedly seized control of Syria following the complete collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime due to widespread corruption, brutality, and lack of popular support; the situation now presents significant challenges for regional and global sta...
HTS Seizes Control of Syria After Collapse of Assad Regime
After a decade of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) unexpectedly seized control of Syria following the complete collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime due to widespread corruption, brutality, and lack of popular support; the situation now presents significant challenges for regional and global sta...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
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44% Bias Score
Putin: Syria Regime Change Not a Defeat, Open to Talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Syrian regime change, stating it was not a Russian defeat but a success in preventing the creation of a terrorist haven; he also discussed ongoing negotiations for a resolution to the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a legitimate Ukrainian repre...
Putin: Syria Regime Change Not a Defeat, Open to Talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Syrian regime change, stating it was not a Russian defeat but a success in preventing the creation of a terrorist haven; he also discussed ongoing negotiations for a resolution to the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a legitimate Ukrainian repre...
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52% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime Weakens Iran's Regional Power
Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ended abruptly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, resulting in a significant weakening of Iran's regional influence and sparking internal dissent within Iran as the regime grapples with the unforeseen consequences.
Fall of Assad Regime Weakens Iran's Regional Power
Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ended abruptly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, resulting in a significant weakening of Iran's regional influence and sparking internal dissent within Iran as the regime grapples with the unforeseen consequences.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Leader Seeks to Rebrand Syria After Ousting Assad
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared Syria is not a threat and called for sanctions imposed on the Assad regime to be lifted following HTS's recent takeover of the country, while denying accusations of terrorism despite HTS's UN designation.
HTS Leader Seeks to Rebrand Syria After Ousting Assad
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared Syria is not a threat and called for sanctions imposed on the Assad regime to be lifted following HTS's recent takeover of the country, while denying accusations of terrorism despite HTS's UN designation.
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64% Bias Score
Putin Claims Success in Syria Despite Assad's Fall
President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's intervention in Syria a success despite the recent ouster of Bashar al-Assad, citing the prevention of a terrorist enclave and the desire of many countries to engage with the new Syrian government. He also mentioned evacuating 4,000 Iranian fighters and wil...
Putin Claims Success in Syria Despite Assad's Fall
President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's intervention in Syria a success despite the recent ouster of Bashar al-Assad, citing the prevention of a terrorist enclave and the desire of many countries to engage with the new Syrian government. He also mentioned evacuating 4,000 Iranian fighters and wil...
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56% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime Brings Renewed Hope for Syrian Cultural Rebirth
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after over 50 years of the Assad family's rule has sparked renewed hope among Syrian artists, writers, and journalists living in exile in Germany, who are now considering returning to help rebuild their nation's cultural scene following years of systematic...
Fall of Assad Regime Brings Renewed Hope for Syrian Cultural Rebirth
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after over 50 years of the Assad family's rule has sparked renewed hope among Syrian artists, writers, and journalists living in exile in Germany, who are now considering returning to help rebuild their nation's cultural scene following years of systematic...
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36% Bias Score
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
Alawite Fears Rise as HTS Takes Power in Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a rebel offensive has led to celebrations in Damascus, but many Alawite Syrians fear persecution under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS promises to protect minority rights.
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52% Bias Score
HTS Self-Dissolution in Syria
Following a swift takeover of Syria on December 8th, 2023, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) military chief announced on December 17th the group's self-dissolution and integration into the Syrian army, calling for an end to Israeli strikes and delisting from terrorist organizations.
HTS Self-Dissolution in Syria
Following a swift takeover of Syria on December 8th, 2023, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) military chief announced on December 17th the group's self-dissolution and integration into the Syrian army, calling for an end to Israeli strikes and delisting from terrorist organizations.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Insurgents Liberate Homs After 13-Year Siege
On December 7th, 2023, Syrian insurgents liberated Homs after a 13-year siege under Bashar al-Assad, resulting in widespread celebrations and the return of displaced residents; however, uncertainties remain about the future.
Syrian Insurgents Liberate Homs After 13-Year Siege
On December 7th, 2023, Syrian insurgents liberated Homs after a 13-year siege under Bashar al-Assad, resulting in widespread celebrations and the return of displaced residents; however, uncertainties remain about the future.
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40% Bias Score