American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
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56% Bias Score
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
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36% Bias Score
EU Joins Arab Nations in Syria Transition Talks
EU's Josep Borrell attends an Aqaba meeting with Arab and US officials to discuss Syria's post-Assad transition, focusing on humanitarian aid and inclusive political processes; the EU has already committed 163 million euros in humanitarian aid for 2024.
EU Joins Arab Nations in Syria Transition Talks
EU's Josep Borrell attends an Aqaba meeting with Arab and US officials to discuss Syria's post-Assad transition, focusing on humanitarian aid and inclusive political processes; the EU has already committed 163 million euros in humanitarian aid for 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Government's Shifting Stance on Assad and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Dutch government initially condemned Bashar al-Assad's actions in Syria, but right-wing parties like the PVV later supported him, coinciding with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment; this led to tragic consequences for Syrian refugees like Mazen al-Hamada.
Dutch Government's Shifting Stance on Assad and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Dutch government initially condemned Bashar al-Assad's actions in Syria, but right-wing parties like the PVV later supported him, coinciding with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment; this led to tragic consequences for Syrian refugees like Mazen al-Hamada.
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52% Bias Score
Sednaya Prison Liberation Offers Little Relief for Thousands of Missing Syrians
Syrian opposition fighters liberated Sednaya prison on December 7th, releasing many prisoners but leaving thousands of families searching for missing loved ones, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Syria.
Sednaya Prison Liberation Offers Little Relief for Thousands of Missing Syrians
Syrian opposition fighters liberated Sednaya prison on December 7th, releasing many prisoners but leaving thousands of families searching for missing loved ones, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Reopens Embassy in Damascus Amidst Syrian Conflict De-escalation
Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus this weekend, with Ambassador Burhan Köroğlu leading the delegation; this follows diplomatic efforts by Turkey to prevent military escalation in Syria and includes a recent meeting between Turkey's MIT chief and HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani.
Turkey Reopens Embassy in Damascus Amidst Syrian Conflict De-escalation
Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus this weekend, with Ambassador Burhan Köroğlu leading the delegation; this follows diplomatic efforts by Turkey to prevent military escalation in Syria and includes a recent meeting between Turkey's MIT chief and HTS leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Appears to Withdraw Military Forces and Equipment from Syria
Satellite images and reports indicate Russia is withdrawing military equipment and troops from several locations in Syria, including its airbase near Latakia, with convoys moving north towards the main base, potentially signaling a scaling down of military presence in the country.
Russia Appears to Withdraw Military Forces and Equipment from Syria
Satellite images and reports indicate Russia is withdrawing military equipment and troops from several locations in Syria, including its airbase near Latakia, with convoys moving north towards the main base, potentially signaling a scaling down of military presence in the country.
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24% Bias Score
Uncertainty Remains Over Russian Military Bases in Syria After Assad Regime Falls
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim remains uncertain, although Russia seeks to maintain them for strategic access to the Mediterranean and Africa, potentially reaching an agreement with Syrian rebel groups despite earlier confl...
Uncertainty Remains Over Russian Military Bases in Syria After Assad Regime Falls
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim remains uncertain, although Russia seeks to maintain them for strategic access to the Mediterranean and Africa, potentially reaching an agreement with Syrian rebel groups despite earlier confl...
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Intelligence Files Reveal Assad Regime's System of Fear
A visit to the ruins of Branch 235, a Syrian intelligence facility, uncovered numerous files detailing the regime's extensive surveillance of its own military personnel, revealing a pervasive system of fear and control, similar to East Germany's Stasi.
Syrian Intelligence Files Reveal Assad Regime's System of Fear
A visit to the ruins of Branch 235, a Syrian intelligence facility, uncovered numerous files detailing the regime's extensive surveillance of its own military personnel, revealing a pervasive system of fear and control, similar to East Germany's Stasi.
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56% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites Amidst Heightened Activity at Russian Airbase
On the night of December 8-9, 2023, Israeli warplanes launched approximately 40 airstrikes on military targets around Damascus, Syria, destroying various military facilities and a research center, following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, and amid heightened activity at Russia...
Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites Amidst Heightened Activity at Russian Airbase
On the night of December 8-9, 2023, Israeli warplanes launched approximately 40 airstrikes on military targets around Damascus, Syria, destroying various military facilities and a research center, following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, and amid heightened activity at Russia...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Reportedly Evacuating Military Assets from Syria Amidst Regime Change
Russia is reportedly evacuating military equipment and personnel from its Syrian bases, including Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base, following the reported fall of the Assad regime; the evacuation is reportedly facing difficulties, with Russian troops seeking safe passage guarantees from other ...
Russia Reportedly Evacuating Military Assets from Syria Amidst Regime Change
Russia is reportedly evacuating military equipment and personnel from its Syrian bases, including Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base, following the reported fall of the Assad regime; the evacuation is reportedly facing difficulties, with Russian troops seeking safe passage guarantees from other ...
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24% Bias Score