Assad Flees Damascus as Rebels Seize Syrian Capital
On December 8th, 2023, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow via a Russian airbase as rebels seized the capital, ending his 24-year rule and his family's half-century of power after 13 years of civil war; his flight was unannounced even to his brother, Maher.
Assad Flees Damascus as Rebels Seize Syrian Capital
On December 8th, 2023, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow via a Russian airbase as rebels seized the capital, ending his 24-year rule and his family's half-century of power after 13 years of civil war; his flight was unannounced even to his brother, Maher.
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Assad Claims Unplanned Evacuation to Russia Following Fall of Damascus
On December 8th, 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, via a Telegram post from the Syrian Presidency account, stated that he was evacuated from Hmeimim airbase to Russia following the rebel takeover of Damascus, claiming this was an unplanned event initiated by a Russian request; the statement's ...
Assad Claims Unplanned Evacuation to Russia Following Fall of Damascus
On December 8th, 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, via a Telegram post from the Syrian Presidency account, stated that he was evacuated from Hmeimim airbase to Russia following the rebel takeover of Damascus, claiming this was an unplanned event initiated by a Russian request; the statement's ...
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Assad Statement Details Departure from Syria After Damascus Fall
A statement attributed to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, posted on Syrian Presidency social media accounts on December 15th, 2024, details his account of leaving Syria for Russia following the December 8th fall of Damascus to opposition forces.
Assad Statement Details Departure from Syria After Damascus Fall
A statement attributed to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, posted on Syrian Presidency social media accounts on December 15th, 2024, details his account of leaving Syria for Russia following the December 8th fall of Damascus to opposition forces.
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Rojava Kurds Face Renewed Attacks After Syrian Regime Change
Following the change in the Syrian regime, Kurdish forces in the Rojava region face increased attacks from Turkey-backed Syrian militias, resulting in a fragile ceasefire, displacement of up to 100,000 people, and potential collapse of the autonomous region, jeopardizing the detention of thousands o...
Rojava Kurds Face Renewed Attacks After Syrian Regime Change
Following the change in the Syrian regime, Kurdish forces in the Rojava region face increased attacks from Turkey-backed Syrian militias, resulting in a fragile ceasefire, displacement of up to 100,000 people, and potential collapse of the autonomous region, jeopardizing the detention of thousands o...
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52% Bias Score
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Assad Regime Collapses After Rebel Offensive
Following an 11-day offensive, Syrian rebels ousted President Assad on December 8th, leading to his flight to Moscow. The new authorities, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaging with international actors while facing immense challenges.
Syria's Assad Regime Collapses After Rebel Offensive
Following an 11-day offensive, Syrian rebels ousted President Assad on December 8th, leading to his flight to Moscow. The new authorities, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are engaging with international actors while facing immense challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
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Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
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Assad Mausoleum Burned After Syrian Regime Fall
Rebels set fire to Hafez al-Assad's mausoleum in Qardaha, Syria, following the overthrow of the Assad regime, sparking fear among the Alawite community and highlighting concerns about potential sectarian violence and human rights abuses by rebel groups.
Assad Mausoleum Burned After Syrian Regime Fall
Rebels set fire to Hafez al-Assad's mausoleum in Qardaha, Syria, following the overthrow of the Assad regime, sparking fear among the Alawite community and highlighting concerns about potential sectarian violence and human rights abuses by rebel groups.
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UK Announces £50 Million in Aid for Vulnerable Syrians
The UK government announced a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, focusing on urgent humanitarian needs and the restoration of essential services; £120,000 will support the OPCW's work on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria.
UK Announces £50 Million in Aid for Vulnerable Syrians
The UK government announced a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, focusing on urgent humanitarian needs and the restoration of essential services; £120,000 will support the OPCW's work on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria.
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HTS Seizes Control of Damascus After Assad's Flight
Following a rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, resulting in HTS establishing a transitional government in Damascus, while banks and shops reopen and refugees return home.
HTS Seizes Control of Damascus After Assad's Flight
Following a rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, resulting in HTS establishing a transitional government in Damascus, while banks and shops reopen and refugees return home.
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Post-Assad Syria: Alawite Fears Amidst Regime Change
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has brought mixed feelings among the Alawite community; while celebrating the end of oppression, they fear retribution from rebel groups due to their perceived association with the regime, despite initial promises of religious tolerance.
Post-Assad Syria: Alawite Fears Amidst Regime Change
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has brought mixed feelings among the Alawite community; while celebrating the end of oppression, they fear retribution from rebel groups due to their perceived association with the regime, despite initial promises of religious tolerance.
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48% Bias Score