Syria and Russia: A Legacy of War and Pragmatism
Russia's involvement in the Syrian civil war has caused widespread destruction and death, leading to deep-seated resentment among many Syrians, despite the current government's pragmatic approach to maintaining relations with Russia due to strategic interests and military logistics.
Syria and Russia: A Legacy of War and Pragmatism
Russia's involvement in the Syrian civil war has caused widespread destruction and death, leading to deep-seated resentment among many Syrians, despite the current government's pragmatic approach to maintaining relations with Russia due to strategic interests and military logistics.
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44% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Violence Against Minorities Escalates Amidst Power Vacuum
Following Bashar al-Assad's fall, violence against Syrian Alevis and Christians escalated, with abductions and killings reported. Armed groups like HTS exploit the power vacuum, and the international community's inaction exacerbates the crisis, impacting long-term stability.
Post-Assad Syria: Violence Against Minorities Escalates Amidst Power Vacuum
Following Bashar al-Assad's fall, violence against Syrian Alevis and Christians escalated, with abductions and killings reported. Armed groups like HTS exploit the power vacuum, and the international community's inaction exacerbates the crisis, impacting long-term stability.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Regional Power Shift
Following the detention of two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Lebanon for allegedly possessing fake passports, the Syrian embassy suspended consular services; Lebanon also returned dozens of Syrian citizens to Damascus, while regional countries like Libya and Bahrain establ...
Syrian Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Regional Power Shift
Following the detention of two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Lebanon for allegedly possessing fake passports, the Syrian embassy suspended consular services; Lebanon also returned dozens of Syrian citizens to Damascus, while regional countries like Libya and Bahrain establ...
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36% 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
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
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56% Bias Score
Syrian Refugee Reveals Horrors of Al-Khatib Prison Detention
Syrian refugee Abdullah Al Nofal, residing in London, recently revealed the horrifying details of his 2013 detention and torture in Syria's Al-Khatib prison to his wife, after witnessing news reports of former prisoners fleeing the country, following the fall of Assad. The revelation underscores the...
Syrian Refugee Reveals Horrors of Al-Khatib Prison Detention
Syrian refugee Abdullah Al Nofal, residing in London, recently revealed the horrifying details of his 2013 detention and torture in Syria's Al-Khatib prison to his wife, after witnessing news reports of former prisoners fleeing the country, following the fall of Assad. The revelation underscores the...
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44% Bias Score
Syria Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Post-Assad Power Shifts
Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspended services after Assad relatives were arrested with forged passports; Lebanon handed over dozens of Syrians to the new HTS-led government; regional countries establish ties with HTS, while tensions and protests persist.
Syria Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Post-Assad Power Shifts
Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspended services after Assad relatives were arrested with forged passports; Lebanon handed over dozens of Syrians to the new HTS-led government; regional countries establish ties with HTS, while tensions and protests persist.
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52% Bias Score
Assad's Transformation: From Moderate to Dictator
David Lesch, a professor who spent five years studying Bashar al-Assad in Syria, describes Assad's transformation from a seemingly moderate leader to a ruthless dictator, highlighting the 2007 election as a turning point and discussing Syria's uncertain future.
Assad's Transformation: From Moderate to Dictator
David Lesch, a professor who spent five years studying Bashar al-Assad in Syria, describes Assad's transformation from a seemingly moderate leader to a ruthless dictator, highlighting the 2007 election as a turning point and discussing Syria's uncertain future.
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44% 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
Syria's Humanitarian Crisis: Widespread Need Amidst Political Change
More than 90 percent of Syria's population depends on humanitarian aid due to widespread destruction, high food prices, and economic hardship following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, despite some improvements in security.
Syria's Humanitarian Crisis: Widespread Need Amidst Political Change
More than 90 percent of Syria's population depends on humanitarian aid due to widespread destruction, high food prices, and economic hardship following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, despite some improvements in security.
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40% Bias Score
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Equestrian's 21-Year Imprisonment Under Assad Regime Revealed
Syrian equestrian champion Adnan Kassar was imprisoned and tortured for 21 years after defeating Bashar al-Assad's brother in a 1993 competition, finally released in 2014 following sustained international pressure after the fall of the Assad regime.
Syrian Equestrian's 21-Year Imprisonment Under Assad Regime Revealed
Syrian equestrian champion Adnan Kassar was imprisoned and tortured for 21 years after defeating Bashar al-Assad's brother in a 1993 competition, finally released in 2014 following sustained international pressure after the fall of the Assad regime.
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48% Bias Score