Syria's New Regime Seeks International Legitimacy Amidst Past Terror Ties
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's new government, led by the US-designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is seeking international legitimacy, prompting engagement from various countries including the US, EU, and UN, despite concerns about the group's pas...
Syria's New Regime Seeks International Legitimacy Amidst Past Terror Ties
Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's new government, led by the US-designated terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is seeking international legitimacy, prompting engagement from various countries including the US, EU, and UN, despite concerns about the group's pas...
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Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
Assad Claims Unplanned Departure from Syria Following Rebel Takeover
On December 16, from Moscow, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released a statement via Telegram claiming his departure from Syria was unplanned and that he fought alongside his army until their defeat by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel forces on December 8, after which he was evacuated by Russia f...
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EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
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Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
Syria's Shift: Turkey-Iran Relations Navigate Cooperation Amidst Competition
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Turkey's role in Syria's regime change, while Turkey and Iran simultaneously engaged in trade talks to boost bilateral economic ties to $30 billion, highlighting the complex dynamics between the two regional powers.
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36% Bias Score
Qatar Reopens Syrian Embassy After Assad's Fall
Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria on Tuesday, more than 13 years after closing it due to Assad's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 2011; this contrasts with other countries' cautious approach and the recent diplomatic contacts between the UK and US with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group.
Qatar Reopens Syrian Embassy After Assad's Fall
Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria on Tuesday, more than 13 years after closing it due to Assad's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 2011; this contrasts with other countries' cautious approach and the recent diplomatic contacts between the UK and US with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group.
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Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
Assad Flees Syria Amid Rebel Takeover of Damascus
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8th following a rapid offensive by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham that seized control of Damascus; Assad's Telegram statement portrays his actions as those of a dedicated leader fighting terrorism until the last moment, contrasting with inter...
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Assad's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The surprise collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has caused concern within Iran's leadership, who fear a similar fate due to shared authoritarian characteristics and economic hardships, reviving hopes for change amongst Iranians disillusioned by the government's heavy-handed suppre...
Assad's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The surprise collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has caused concern within Iran's leadership, who fear a similar fate due to shared authoritarian characteristics and economic hardships, reviving hopes for change amongst Iranians disillusioned by the government's heavy-handed suppre...
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UK Confirms Diplomatic Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The UK government confirmed diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its terrorist listing, following a similar US announcement; a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians was also revealed.
UK Confirms Diplomatic Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The UK government confirmed diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its terrorist listing, following a similar US announcement; a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians was also revealed.
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French Jihadists in Syria: A Lingering Security Concern
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among various factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Omar Diaby's group, posing a potential long-term security concern for France despite no immediate threat; 265 French individuals are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps in...
French Jihadists in Syria: A Lingering Security Concern
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among various factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Omar Diaby's group, posing a potential long-term security concern for France despite no immediate threat; 265 French individuals are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps in...
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CNN Investigates Syrian 'Prisoner' Report After Fact-Check Reveals Torturer's Identity
CNN's Clarissa Ward interviewed a Syrian man freed from prison; initially reported as a political prisoner, he was later identified by Verify-SY as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former Syrian Air Force officer with a history of torture and murder; CNN is investigating.
CNN Investigates Syrian 'Prisoner' Report After Fact-Check Reveals Torturer's Identity
CNN's Clarissa Ward interviewed a Syrian man freed from prison; initially reported as a political prisoner, he was later identified by Verify-SY as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former Syrian Air Force officer with a history of torture and murder; CNN is investigating.
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56% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing
Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.
Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing
Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.
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24% Bias Score