Turkey to Protect All Vulnerable Groups in Syria
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey will protect all groups in Syria feeling distress, regardless of background, following concerns about minority targeting. He also stressed the need for the Syrian government to secure ISIS camps and repatriate foreign fighters.
Turkey to Protect All Vulnerable Groups in Syria
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey will protect all groups in Syria feeling distress, regardless of background, following concerns about minority targeting. He also stressed the need for the Syrian government to secure ISIS camps and repatriate foreign fighters.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Outlines Transition Plan
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, outlined plans for a transitional government involving negotiations with Kurdish forces, constitutional reform within three years, and elections within four years; he also sought to reassure Russia and attract Saudi investment while urging an end to Western sanct...
Syria's New Leader Outlines Transition Plan
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, outlined plans for a transitional government involving negotiations with Kurdish forces, constitutional reform within three years, and elections within four years; he also sought to reassure Russia and attract Saudi investment while urging an end to Western sanct...
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44% Bias Score
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Protests: Armed Clashes Erupt, Testing New Government's Authority
Following two weeks of calm, protests and armed clashes erupted in Syria on December 25-26, raising concerns about sectarian violence and the new government's ability to maintain order, amid accusations against both the government and the former regime.
Syria Protests: Armed Clashes Erupt, Testing New Government's Authority
Following two weeks of calm, protests and armed clashes erupted in Syria on December 25-26, raising concerns about sectarian violence and the new government's ability to maintain order, amid accusations against both the government and the former regime.
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44% Bias Score
SDF Launches Counter-Offensive Against Turkish-Backed Forces in Northern Syria
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) near the Turkish border on October 24, aiming to retake areas like Manbij; the conflict, causing dozens of casualties, risks destabilizi...
SDF Launches Counter-Offensive Against Turkish-Backed Forces in Northern Syria
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's rule, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) near the Turkish border on October 24, aiming to retake areas like Manbij; the conflict, causing dozens of casualties, risks destabilizi...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Rule
Thousands of women protested in northern Syria against the HTS, fearing a loss of rights after Assad's regime change, particularly concerning government roles and the ongoing Turkish military actions.
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Rule
Thousands of women protested in northern Syria against the HTS, fearing a loss of rights after Assad's regime change, particularly concerning government roles and the ongoing Turkish military actions.
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40% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls in Syria, New Government Faces Complex Challenges
Three weeks before the new year, Syria's Assad regime fell after 50 years, replaced by Ahmed Shara'a, who aims for inclusivity; however, Turkish occupation of northern Syria and US presence in the east persist, creating complex challenges for the new government.
Assad Regime Falls in Syria, New Government Faces Complex Challenges
Three weeks before the new year, Syria's Assad regime fell after 50 years, replaced by Ahmed Shara'a, who aims for inclusivity; however, Turkish occupation of northern Syria and US presence in the east persist, creating complex challenges for the new government.
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32% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
Syria's Post-Assad Transition: Four-Year Election Delay Announced
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Al Arabiya that elections are not expected for four years due to the need for a new constitution, which will take approximately three years to draft. The announcement follows the overthrow of Assad's regime by the HTS earlier this month.
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48% Bias Score
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Unrest: 14 HTS Rebels Killed in Clashes Amidst Wider Tensions
Fourteen members of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) died in clashes with Assad loyalists after an ambush during an arrest attempt; simultaneous unrest in Damascus and Homs prompted curfews, while Turkey threatened to 'bury' Kurdish groups.
Syria Unrest: 14 HTS Rebels Killed in Clashes Amidst Wider Tensions
Fourteen members of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) died in clashes with Assad loyalists after an ambush during an arrest attempt; simultaneous unrest in Damascus and Homs prompted curfews, while Turkey threatened to 'bury' Kurdish groups.
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68% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
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64% Bias Score
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Islamist Rule
Thousands of women in northern Syria protested against the newly installed HTS government, fearing the loss of rights and condemning Turkish military actions in the region following the displacement of Assad's regime; the HTS spokesperson cited women's "biological and physiological nature" as reason...
Syrian Women Protest Loss of Rights Under New Islamist Rule
Thousands of women in northern Syria protested against the newly installed HTS government, fearing the loss of rights and condemning Turkish military actions in the region following the displacement of Assad's regime; the HTS spokesperson cited women's "biological and physiological nature" as reason...
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36% Bias Score