#Bashar al-Assad
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Breaking NewsIsraeli Drone Strike on Vehicle Wounds Six Near Lebanon-Syria Border
An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle near the Lebanon-Syria border wounded six people, including five Syrian nationals and one Lebanese citizen.
EconomySyria Faces Its Toughest Economic Test Yet Amid Rising Public Protests and Reconstruction Pressures
Syria is experiencing widespread protests over surging fuel prices and economic hardships as the transitional government struggles to bridge the gap between international investments and everyday living standards.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Warns That Israeli Strikes Threaten Post-War Reconstruction
During an address at the United Nations General Assembly, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and warned that military strikes threaten Syria's post-war recovery.
PoliticsSyrian Security Forces Arrest Five Former Assad-Era Officers for Civilian Airstrikes
Syrian security forces have arrested five former officers, including a general and several pilots, for allegedly conducting deadly airstrikes on civilians during the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
PoliticsFormer Syrian Official Samir Ousman Alsheikh Sentenced to 60 Years in US Prison for Torture
Former Syrian military official Samir Ousman Alsheikh has been sentenced to 60 years in a US prison for torture and immigration fraud committed during his time running Adra Prison.
PoliticsSyrian Court Delivers Landmark Death and Prison Sentences for Coastal Mass Killings
A Syrian court in Aleppo has issued its first verdicts over last year's coastal mass killings, handing down death and prison sentences to individuals linked to the deposed government.
Breaking NewsTragic Prison Riot and Fire Leave Seven Inmates Dead in Northern Syria
At least seven inmates died and dozens were injured following a prison fire in Kobane amid local unrest and ongoing political transitions in Syria.
PoliticsSyrian Authorities Arrest Former Assad-Regime General Over Historic Massacres and Protests Crackdown
Syrian authorities have arrested former Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham for his alleged involvement in the 1982 Hama massacre and the bloody crackdown on 2011 protests under the Assad regime.
PoliticsSyria Commences Destruction of Remnants from al-Assad Chemical Weapons Programme
Syria has begun destroying remnants of the clandestine chemical weapons programme established under former President Bashar al-Assad, with UN officials verifying the destruction of unused munitions and aerial bombs.
PoliticsSyria Turns the Page as US Removes Nation from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the US decision to remove Syria from the state sponsors of terrorism list, providing a major boost for post-war reconstruction and international reintegration.
PoliticsFormer Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun Sentenced to Life in Prison for War Crimes
Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, the former grand mufti under ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has received a life sentence from a Damascus court for inciting violence and other war crimes.
PoliticsSyria and Israel Hold US-Mediated Talks in Jordan to Ease Regional Tensions
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held US-mediated talks with Israeli intelligence chief Roman Gofman in Jordan to discuss de-escalating tensions and reviving security agreements.
PoliticsSyria Signals Readiness for Diplomacy with Israel, Urging Seizure of Historic Opportunity
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated that the door for diplomacy with Israel remains open, urging the nation to seize a historic opportunity and resume stalled security talks.
PoliticsLebanon Extradites Former Syrian General to Damascus Following Arrest Warrant
Lebanon has extradited former Syrian Major-General Adel Issa to Damascus to face charges of murder and torture following an official arrest warrant.
PoliticsLebanon Shifts Stance as Former Syrian Regime Officials Face Extradition Risks
Lebanon is no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials as authorities approve landmark extraditions to face trial in Damascus, sparking legal and human rights debates.
PoliticsWassim, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad, Sentenced to Death in Syria Amid Ongoing Developments
Wassim, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death in Syria, according to recent reports accompanied by a video segment.
PoliticsAirstrikes Target Abu al-Duhur Military Base in Syria's Idlib Region
Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Syria's Idlib governorate, causing damage but no casualties in the first such attack since December 2024.
PoliticsDamascus Court Sentences Wassim al-Assad to Death for War Crimes
A Damascus court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, to death for premeditated murder and torture committed during the country's civil war.
PoliticsBreaking the Mold of Impunity: What Bashar al-Assad's Death Sentence Means for Syria's Future
The death sentence handed down to ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad marks a historic milestone in the country's pursuit of transitional justice, even as significant political and social challenges remain.
PoliticsAhmed al-Sharaa Outlines His Vision to Transform Syria Into a Modern Democracy
In an extended interview with Al Jazeera's Ali Al Dafiri, President Ahmed al-Sharaa shares his plans to rebuild Syria into a modern democracy following the fall of the al-Assad dynasty.