Tag #Middle East

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Mass Release of Prisoners Follows Syrian Regime Collapse

Following a rebel offensive in Syria, over 136,614 prisoners were freed from prisons run by the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime, many of whom had been subjected to torture and inhumane conditions for years, highlighting the scale of human rights abuses under his rule.

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Assad Granted Asylum in Moscow Amidst Russia's Shifting Syria Policy

Following Russia's announcement of Assad's resignation, the ousted Syrian president and his family have arrived in Moscow and received asylum for humanitarian reasons, marking a significant shift in Russia's Syria policy amid Russia's war in Ukraine and internal criticism.

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zeit.de
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"Russia Grants Asylum to Ousted Syrian President Assad Amidst Reduced Support for Syria"

"Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have received asylum in Moscow, Russia, due to humanitarian reasons, according to the Russian state news agency Tass, marking a significant shift in Russia's support for Assad following Russia's reduced resources and disillusionment with the on...

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West Bank Olive Harvest Marked by Violence; Palestinian Cookbook Released

In December 2023, the West Bank olive harvest ended, marked by unprecedented violence against farmers by Israeli settlers, as reported by UN experts; concurrently, chef Fadi Kattan released a cookbook celebrating Palestinian cuisine, while a 10-year-old Gazan girl uses social media to share recipes ...

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Zero Hunger
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Israeli Strikes Kill 29 at Gaza Hospital Amid Regional Instability

Israeli strikes near a northern Gaza hospital killed at least 29 people, including medical staff, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where 90% of the population is displaced; this is amid regional instability involving Syria and Lebanon.

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No Poverty
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Syrian Rebels Encircle Damascus

Syrian rebels encircled Damascus after seizing key areas, prompting the president's office to deny Assad's departure; thousands of Syrian soldiers fled to Iraq following rebel advances from multiple directions.

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Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks to Rebrand Amidst Uncertain Future

Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, previously linked to al-Qaeda, is now attempting to reinvent himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance, causing uncertainty about Syria's future governance.

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Ukraine Signals Readiness to Restore Ties with Post-Assad Syria

Ukraine declared its readiness to restore relations with a future Syrian government following reports that Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, 2024, highlighting the need for an inclusive political dialogue and a stable government.

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IDF Strikes Syrian Chemical Weapons Facility

On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a Syrian chemical weapons factory to prevent its capture by rebels, confirming a long-standing policy of preventing dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands amidst the Syrian civil war and the fall of Assad's regime.

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zeit.de
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Large Protests in Germany Celebrate Assad's Downfall

In Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, over 15,000 people celebrated the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in peaceful demonstrations across multiple cities, with Essen seeing the largest turnout (11,000).

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hu.euronews.com
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Iran and Russia Evacuate Syria Amid Islamic State Advance

Iran and Russia are reportedly evacuating personnel from Syria amid a rapid Islamic State advance, signaling a potential shift in support for the Assad regime as rebels capture key cities like Aleppo and Hama.

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Syrian Rebels Advance on Damascus, Threatening Assad's Rule

Syrian rebels are advancing on Damascus, capturing key cities and threatening to end Bashar al-Assad's rule; their offensive is fueled by the weakening of Assad's army and the involvement of external powers.

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