14 Syrian Policemen Killed in Post-Assad Syria Ambush
Pro-Assad forces in Syria's Tartus province killed 14 Syrian policemen in an ambush, prompting a government operation; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in post-Assad Syria.
14 Syrian Policemen Killed in Post-Assad Syria Ambush
Pro-Assad forces in Syria's Tartus province killed 14 Syrian policemen in an ambush, prompting a government operation; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in post-Assad Syria.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Protests Erupt After Christmas Tree Burning
Following an online video showing masked militants burning a Christmas tree near Hama, thousands of Syrian citizens protested, demanding the protection of Christian rights and constitutional representation, while the ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group promised accountability and pledged to protect mi...
Syrian Protests Erupt After Christmas Tree Burning
Following an online video showing masked militants burning a Christmas tree near Hama, thousands of Syrian citizens protested, demanding the protection of Christian rights and constitutional representation, while the ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group promised accountability and pledged to protect mi...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
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40% Bias Score
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
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56% Bias Score
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...
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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40% Bias Score
Aleppo Christians Face Uncertain Future Under Islamist Rule
Following the Islamist takeover of Aleppo, Syria, the Christian community faces uncertainty despite initial assurances from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) of respecting their existence; however, some incidents of intolerance have been reported, raising concerns about the future.
Aleppo Christians Face Uncertain Future Under Islamist Rule
Following the Islamist takeover of Aleppo, Syria, the Christian community faces uncertainty despite initial assurances from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) of respecting their existence; however, some incidents of intolerance have been reported, raising concerns about the future.
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44% Bias Score
Uncertainty Grips Syrian Christians Under New Islamist Rule
In post-Assad Syria, Christians in the Bab Touma district fear the new Islamist HTS regime, despite assurances of minority rights, due to historical tensions and lingering uncertainty about religious freedom and potential discrimination.
Uncertainty Grips Syrian Christians Under New Islamist Rule
In post-Assad Syria, Christians in the Bab Touma district fear the new Islamist HTS regime, despite assurances of minority rights, due to historical tensions and lingering uncertainty about religious freedom and potential discrimination.
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60% Bias Score
Syria's Transitional Government: Key Ministerial Appointments and Concerns
Following the Syrian opposition's declaration of Assad's regime's fall, Ahmad al-Sherq's new administration appointed Mohamed al-Bashir as Prime Minister, largely retaining ministers from the previous Idlib government, sparking debate about their qualifications and the appointment process.
Syria's Transitional Government: Key Ministerial Appointments and Concerns
Following the Syrian opposition's declaration of Assad's regime's fall, Ahmad al-Sherq's new administration appointed Mohamed al-Bashir as Prime Minister, largely retaining ministers from the previous Idlib government, sparking debate about their qualifications and the appointment process.
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60% Bias Score
Assad's Fall in Syria: Celebrations and Fears
After 14 years of civil war, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fell, leading to celebrations in Damascus but also the discovery of mass graves at Sednaya prison and concerns about the influence of Islamist groups among minorities; the future remains uncertain.
Assad's Fall in Syria: Celebrations and Fears
After 14 years of civil war, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fell, leading to celebrations in Damascus but also the discovery of mass graves at Sednaya prison and concerns about the influence of Islamist groups among minorities; the future remains uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
HTS Takeover in Syria Threatens Kurdish Autonomy
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover in Syria jeopardizes the Kurdish Democratic Union party's (PYD) autonomy in northern Syria, escalating existing tensions with Turkey and potentially leading to further conflict.
HTS Takeover in Syria Threatens Kurdish Autonomy
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover in Syria jeopardizes the Kurdish Democratic Union party's (PYD) autonomy in northern Syria, escalating existing tensions with Turkey and potentially leading to further conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Fidan Meets Syria's al-Sharaa to Shape Post-Assad Government
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday to discuss forming a new Syrian state structure and constitution, following President Erdogan's announcement of Turkish involvement and a prior visit by Turkey's intelligence chief. This signals a signi...
Turkey's Fidan Meets Syria's al-Sharaa to Shape Post-Assad Government
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday to discuss forming a new Syrian state structure and constitution, following President Erdogan's announcement of Turkish involvement and a prior visit by Turkey's intelligence chief. This signals a signi...
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48% Bias Score
Turkiye Pledges Support for Syria's New Administration
Turkiye's foreign minister met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Sunday, promising help with the political transition and rebuilding the war-torn country after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, and calling for the lifting of international sanctions.
Turkiye Pledges Support for Syria's New Administration
Turkiye's foreign minister met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Sunday, promising help with the political transition and rebuilding the war-torn country after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, and calling for the lifting of international sanctions.
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40% Bias Score