Syria, Bashar al-Assad

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of late president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar, in the family's hometown. Videos verified by the BBC showed armed men chanting as they walked around the burning mausoleum in Qardaha,
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after forcing Bashar al-Assad from power
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
New era in Syria as Bashar al-Assad is toppled by rebels
Raucous celebrations and renewed anxiety after insurgents seize Damascus, capping a lightning-fast offensive and sending the longtime despot into exile in Russia.
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels
The government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, which had kept rebel forces at bay for more than a decade with Iranian and Russian military support, collapsed with astonishing speed on Sunday morning after an advance by opposition forces on the capital,
Graphics track changes, uncertainty in Syria after rebels banish Bashar al-Assad
The Syrian rebels who forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country for asylum in Russia say they are forming a new government to replace the tyrannical rule of the Assad family, who ruled the country for more than 50 years.
Rebel-backed, low-profile pol announced as Syria’s interim PM after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow
Bashir, announced on Tuesday he was taking charge of the country as caretaker prime minister with the backing of the former rebels who toppled
Syrian Rebels Announce Ousting Of President Bashar Al-Assad In Dramatic TV Broadcast
Assad is reported to have flown out of the country to an unknown destination in the early hours of Sunday. The president’s flight ends his family’s 54-year stranglehold on the country which began when his father Hafez al-Assad seized power in a bloodless coup in November 1970.
India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebels seize power, Bashar al-Assad flees
The Indian government on Wednesday, December 11, evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, two days after Bashar al-Assad-led government collapsed as rebels made significant advances in Damascus. The evacuees included 44 ‘zaireen’ from Jammu & Kashmir who were stranded at Saida Zainab.
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Syria's new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking charge of the country as caretaker prime minister with the backing of the former rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad three days ago.
Syria rebels name transitional prime minister
The rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad and are now in power in Syria appointed a transitional head of government Tuesday to run the country until March 1, a statement said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all nations to support an “inclusive” political process in Syria,
Syria rebels name head of transitional govt
The rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad and are now in power in Syria appointed a transitional head of government Tuesday to run the country until March 1, a statement said. "The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1,
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly ...
Syrian rebels set Hafez al-Assad's tomb on fire
The tomb of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's father Hafez was torched in his hometown of Qardaha, footage taken ...
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad flees to parts unknown as rebels declare country is 'free of the tyrant'
The rebels, which operate under the military command of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group (HTS), moved into the capital ...
Syria’s Bashar Al-Assad Flees To Moscow After Regime Collapses, Russian Media Says
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Russia on Sunday after rebels seized control of Damascus, Russian state media ...
Syria’s New Leaders Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under al-Assad
The rebels who seized Damascus are trying to get a new government up and running, even as foreign powers like Israel and ...
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Who is the leader of Syria's rebels? What to know about Abu Mohammed al-Golani
As a new form of government starts to take shape in Syria, the armed group that led efforts to topple former President Bashar al-Assad will play a significant role. Its head may act as a power broker.