Syria's New Government Offers Amnesty to Assad Regime Intelligence Officers
In Syria, a new Islamist government is implementing a reconciliation program with former members of the Assad regime's intelligence services, accepting the surrender of thousands of officers in exchange for amnesty and avoiding revenge killings, while high-ranking officials face war crimes prosecuti...
Syria's New Government Offers Amnesty to Assad Regime Intelligence Officers
In Syria, a new Islamist government is implementing a reconciliation program with former members of the Assad regime's intelligence services, accepting the surrender of thousands of officers in exchange for amnesty and avoiding revenge killings, while high-ranking officials face war crimes prosecuti...
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52% Bias Score
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with HTS
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it is continuing attacks against Syrian military capabilities near the buffer zone seized in December following the collapse of the Assad regime, despite international efforts to engage with the new HTS-led government.
IDF Continues Syrian Attacks Amidst International Engagement with HTS
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it is continuing attacks against Syrian military capabilities near the buffer zone seized in December following the collapse of the Assad regime, despite international efforts to engage with the new HTS-led government.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Disinformation Campaigns Following Assad Regime's Fall in Syria
Following the ouster of the Assad regime in Syria by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels in early December 2023, a surge in misinformation and disinformation campaigns—from various domestic and international actors—is impacting Syrian society and international perceptions of the country.
Surge in Disinformation Campaigns Following Assad Regime's Fall in Syria
Following the ouster of the Assad regime in Syria by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels in early December 2023, a surge in misinformation and disinformation campaigns—from various domestic and international actors—is impacting Syrian society and international perceptions of the country.
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40% Bias Score
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Potential Syria Rapprochement
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus on January 3rd to meet with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a potential EU rapprochement with the new regime following earlier diplomatic contacts. The visit aims to support Syria's transition and reconciliation, potentially leading...
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Potential Syria Rapprochement
German and French foreign ministers visited Damascus on January 3rd to meet with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a potential EU rapprochement with the new regime following earlier diplomatic contacts. The visit aims to support Syria's transition and reconciliation, potentially leading...
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes on Aleppo, Tremors Felt in Armenian Quarter Amidst Interfaith Meetings and Cautious Optimism
Israeli strikes on Aleppo's eastern suburbs on January 1, 2024, caused tremors felt in the Armenian quarter; the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham met with Christian leaders, including Armenians, to discuss interfaith cooperation; while economic challenges persist, the Armenian community celebrated New...
Israeli Strikes on Aleppo, Tremors Felt in Armenian Quarter Amidst Interfaith Meetings and Cautious Optimism
Israeli strikes on Aleppo's eastern suburbs on January 1, 2024, caused tremors felt in the Armenian quarter; the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham met with Christian leaders, including Armenians, to discuss interfaith cooperation; while economic challenges persist, the Armenian community celebrated New...
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24% Bias Score
Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot Targeting Shiite Shrine
Syrian intelligence services thwarted an Islamic State bomb plot targeting a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, arresting the perpetrators; this follows the recent regime change and ongoing efforts to reassure religious minorities.
Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot Targeting Shiite Shrine
Syrian intelligence services thwarted an Islamic State bomb plot targeting a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, arresting the perpetrators; this follows the recent regime change and ongoing efforts to reassure religious minorities.
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44% Bias Score
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
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64% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
US Sanctions Cripple Syria's Imports Amid Regime Change
Syria's new Islamist government faces a potential catastrophe due to US sanctions preventing imports of essential goods like fuel and wheat, despite international willingness to trade, leaving the country with only a few months' supply.
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32% Bias Score
EU Backs Peaceful Transition in Syria After Assad's Fall
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3rd, 2024, to meet the new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), expressing EU support for a peaceful transition; the visit included touring the notorious Sednaya prison, where thousands were freed after rebel forces captur...
EU Backs Peaceful Transition in Syria After Assad's Fall
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3rd, 2024, to meet the new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), expressing EU support for a peaceful transition; the visit included touring the notorious Sednaya prison, where thousands were freed after rebel forces captur...
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40% Bias Score
EU Ministers Visit Syria Amid HTS Rule
French and German foreign ministers visited Syria for the first time since the HTS takeover, expressing hopes for a peaceful transition and meeting with the de facto leader and civil society representatives; this signals a potential European recognition of the HTS government and an attempt to encour...
EU Ministers Visit Syria Amid HTS Rule
French and German foreign ministers visited Syria for the first time since the HTS takeover, expressing hopes for a peaceful transition and meeting with the de facto leader and civil society representatives; this signals a potential European recognition of the HTS government and an attempt to encour...
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
Syria's Interim Government Faces Backlash Over Curriculum Changes
Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), announced controversial changes to the school curriculum, including replacing secular phrases with religiously-toned ones and removing a chapter on the origins of life, sparking public outrage and questions about the government's mandate...
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48% Bias Score