Aljazeera Source Assad’s prisons are ‘human slaughterhouses’ with daily torture and executions: Syrian White Helmets
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In an interview with Al Jazeera, Raed al-Saleh, head of the Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, described prisons run by the al-Assad government as “human slaughterhouses.” He said the torture in these prisons was severe under intelligence officers’ supervision, leaving many prisoners in deteriorating health and experiencing severe mental and physical issues.
Al-Saleh confirmed that no hidden chambers were found at the Sednaya prison in Damascus after a search but noted that the White Helmets are offering a reward for credible information on hidden prisons. He stated that executions and extreme violence are a daily occurrence in these prisons, with reports of dead bodies found in ovens.
Al-Saleh mentioned that daily executions were also occurring in public squares in some areas. The estimated number of freed prisoners ranges between 20,000 to 50,000, but around 150,000 people remain missing. He stressed the urgent need to address the regime’s remnants and continued atrocities.
Al-Assad’s regime ‘permeated every single person’s fibre of being’: Analysis
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Syrian opposition fighters have announced on state television that the rule of President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end after 13 years of civil war.
It came just hours after fighters entered the capital Damascus.
The opposition says Assad has now fled the capital.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr has the latest from Damascus.
Arwa Damon, president and founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance (INARA), says Syrians “were hopeful and had their hope crushed” for 14 years.
“What we are seeing right now is completely different, and there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the era of al-Assad is finished,” Damon, who is half Syrian and extensively covered the civil war in the country as a journalist in the past, told Al Jazeera in Doha.
Thousands of Syrians take to the streets after fall of al-Assad
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As the al-Assad family’s 50-plus-year rule over the country comes to a close, Syrians are celebrating and looking to the future. Journalist Nour Qormosh has more on the celebratory mood in Hama.
Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus
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Syrian opposition fighters have taken over the presidential palace in Damascus after a rapid offensive that seized control of the capital and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the al-Assad family’s 53-year rule. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar is in Damascus, where he gained access to the Presidential Palace.
‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past
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During Bashar al-Assad’s rule, tens of thousands of people who opposed the government were imprisoned and some forcibly disappeared.
At the notorious Sednaya prison in Damascus, many were taken to underground cells known as the Red Wing.
The Syrian opposition says its fighters have freed all the prisoners at the Sednaya Prison near Damascus, where rights groups say government forces have imposed horrific abuse on detainees.
Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic reports.
Opposition fighters declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
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After 24 years of Bashar al Assad’s rule and 13 years after the Syrian revolution, opposition forces have taken control of the country. Assad and his family are now in Moscow, where they’ve been granted asylum.
An overnight curfew has been imposed in the capital, as the opposition begins to work on forming a transitional government.
Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports.
Syria’s Assad and family arrive in Moscow, says Russian media report
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Russian state news agencies have reported that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow and has received asylum.
Citing a source in the Kremlin, al-Assad and his family were granted asylum based on “humanitarian considerations”.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier that al-Assad had left Syria.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova joins us on the phone from Moscow to discuss the latest development.
End of Assad rule: People are ‘waking up to a new Syria’
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Reporting from Damascus after opposition forces announced the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule, Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr describes the scene near Umayyad Square, now under the control of opposition fighters, including the former Syrian state television and radio headquarters. The city remains subdued, with closed shops and sparse traffic, though celebrations have begun on the streets as people express hope for a new era. Opposition fighters emphasise their commitment to an orderly transition, aiming to protect state institutions and avoid the chaos experienced in Iraq. Damascus is awakening to a transformed and uncertain Syria.
Syrian opposition takeover should not pose a threat to neighbouring countries: Turkiye FM
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has been speaking about the developments in Syria, at the Doha Forum in Qatar. He says the opposition takeover should not pose a threat to neighbouring countries. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu has more from Hatay in Turkiye, near the Syrian border.
Time for Syrians to build a new, more inclusive state: Activist
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After 13 years of civil war, the opposition forces have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
The opposition said Assad, who was leader for 24 years. has left the capital, Damascus.
It comes just hours after fighters entered Damascus, and said they had taken over the city’s airport and the state TV building.
The opposition is expected to broadcast their first statement to Syrians on state TV.
Syria’s Prime Minister said his government is ready to hand over power to any leadership chosen by the people.
Sawsan Abou Zainedin, CEO of Madaniya, a Syrian-led civil society organisation, says there is an “overwhelming sense of joy of overdue justice that Syrians are feeling everywhere around the world”.
Few ‘shedding tears’ for the fall of Assad regime: Analysis
27,368 views Dec 8, 2024 #FreeSyria #SyriaCivilWar #SyrianRebelsSyrian opposition fighters have announced on state television that the rule of President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end after 13 years of civil war.
It came just hours after fighters entered the capital Damascus, took the city’s airport and the state TV building.
The opposition says Assad has now fled the capital.
Bashar al-Assad and his family have been in power in Syria since the early 1970s. Bashar took power in 2000 after the death of his father Hafez.The UN’s envoy to Syria has called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an orderly transition.
Geir Pedersen sat down with Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor James Bays on the sidelines of the Doha Forum in Qatar.Kenneth Roth is the former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch.
He conducted several investigations of human rights abuses in Syria and gave his reaction to the fall of the Assad regime.
Syrian army collapse driven by economic woes, sanctions, and attacks: Analysis
130,141 views Dec 8, 2024 #FreeSyria #SyriaCivilWar #SyrianRebelsThirteen years of war in Syria have killed more than 350,000 people, displaced millions and torn the country apart. The conflict has largely became a frozen one over the past four years. Until armed groups launched an operation last week from Idlib. Joshua Landis is the director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He explains what’s behind the collapse of the Syrian army.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?
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Get To Know Abu Mohammed Al-julani, The Leader Of Hts In Syria Syria’s political and territorial landscape has transformed in the space of little over a week. One of the most powerful figures to emerge is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani. Al Jazeera’s Barbara Angopa looks at his aims and what it could mean for the future of Syria.
Syrians gathering at Lebanon-Syria border, seeking to return home
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After 13 years of civil war, the opposition forces have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. The opposition said Assad, who was leader for 24 years, has left the capital, Damascus. It comes just hours after fighters entered Damascus, and said they had taken over the city’s airport and the state TV building. The opposition is expected to broadcast their first statement to Syrians on state TV. Syria’s Prime Minister said his government is ready to hand over power to any leadership chosen by the people. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr has more from the Lebanon-Syria border.
Rebels announce seizing control of Homs, Syria’s third-largest city
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Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There’ve been scenes of celebration in the city.
People have been gathering in central Homs and slashed posters of President Bashar al-Assad and climbed on a statue of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
Al Jazeera’s Imran Ullah Khan reports.
Syrian opposition says al-Assad ‘has fled’ country
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Syrian opposition claims al-Assad has escaped the country. Syrian opposition forces have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule after 13 years of civil war. Earlier, Reuters news reported that the leader, who ruled for 24 years, had left the capital, Damascus. A few hours ago, rebel forces had announced that they had entered Damascus. They also said they had taken over the city’s airport and the state TV building. The Syrian Prime Minister says the government was ready to hand over power to any leadership chosen by the people.
Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut takes a look back at Bashar al-Assad’s years in power and Resul Serdar is in Gaziantep on the Turkish border with Syria for the latest developments.
Syrian opposition says its forces are entering Damascus
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Syrian fighters say they’ve entered the Syrian capital Damascus. Video has emerged appearing to show soldiers leaving. Earlier, opposition forces were confirmed to have reached the outskirts of the capital.
Syrian opposition rapid offensive: Fighters near the suburbs of Damascus
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Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar joins live from Kilis at the Turkish border with Syria. He says that opposition forces are now advancing closer and closer to the capital, Damascus, from both the eastern and southern axes. Since yesterday, the Syrian government has lost complete control of the city of Daraa, followed by Quneitra, and now most of Sweida as well. These southern cities connect Syria to Jordan. The opposition forces are now heading northward, effectively surrounding Damascus from the south.
Opposition push towards Homes: Fighters close in on government-held city
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Syrian opposition fighters’ rapid offensive: Government checkpoints attacked in Deraa
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Why did Syria’s opposition forces choose now to attack? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
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The war in Syria had been at a stalemate for years, making the sudden rebel offensive against the Assad regime a surprise for everyone. Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi explains why they chose now to attack.
Prisoners released: Hama prison inmates freed by opposition
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Opposition fighters have freed the inmates kept inside Hama prison. There were dramatic and emotional scenes outside of the prison, after those in-side were let out. Some of the prisoners reunited with their loved ones just outside the facility’s walls. Some kept inside have been detained for nearly 40 years – many, without a trial.
Mohammad Al Abdallah, the Director of Syria Justice & Accountability Centre and a former political prisoner in Syria, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Washington DC.
Assault on Homs: Opposition forces heading towards strategic city
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The Syrian opposition fighters have been making rapid advances, taking control of a major city and threatening to capture another. After seizing Hama – they’re now heading towards the third-largest city of Homs. If captured, losing control of Homs would threaten the government’s link be-tween Damascus and its coastal stronghold of Latakia.
Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from the Turkiye-Syria border.
Syrian Defence Minister addresses country after rebel forces capture city of Hama
209,037 views Dec 6, 2024 #SyrianConflict #Syria #AlJazeeraEnglish
The Syrian Defence Minister addressed the nation following the rebel forces’ capture of the city of Hama. He commended the armed forces for their resilience and high morale, stating, “I would like to acknowledge our forces for their steadfast spirit. We remain in strong positions on the battlefield, and our troops have successfully regained control of certain areas to restore security and stability.”
He explained that strategic military decisions, such as tactical withdrawals, are sometimes necessary to strengthen positions and ensure better outcomes. He reassured the public, emphasizing, “The Syrian people, alongside their leadership and soldiers, have the capability to overcome any challenges, no matter how formidable they may seem.”
After capturing Hama, Syrian opposition forces push towards Homs
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Opposition forces have captured Hama, Syria’s fourth-largest city.
Activists report they have taken control of Hama’s air base, police headquarters, and prison.
Syrian government troops state they have redeployed outside the city.
Opposition forces are gathering troops and equipment as they advance towards Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, located 40km (24 miles) south of Hama.
If Homs is captured, it could cut Damascus off from the coastal region, a stronghold of Assad’s Alawite sect and home to Russian naval and air bases.
Homs is a particularly strategic city for the regime, positioned at the crossroads between Syria’s capital, Damascus, and the coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, where many regime supporters and Russian military facilities are located.
Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from the Turkish city of Gaziantep, just north of the border with Syria.
Syrian army withdraws from Hama as opposition forces enter key city
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Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from north of the Syria-Turkey border, near Kilis. Joining the discussion from Durham is Robert Geist Pinfold, a Lecturer in Peace and Security at Durham University, UK.
Syrian opposition forces advancing towards Hama
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Syrian opposition forces are advancing south towards the city of Hama, marking their biggest territorial gains in years. That’s after taking control of Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city. Some say they have their sights on the capital Damascus. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Afrin, northern Syria.
Humanitarian aid in Syria has drastically reduced during a critical time: NRC
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Syrian opposition forces they are advancing in government-held territory, and have seized control of several towns in the northwestern Hama province. Opposition fighters were seen firing Syrian Army positions near Hama city. The military helped by Russian forces, has responded to their advances with dozens of air strikes. It targeted several healthcare facilities in Idlib in the last few days. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu has more from Turkiye’s border with Syria. Ahmed Bayram is a Communications Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa at the Norwegian Refugee Council. He says humanitarian aid has reduced drastically in Syria at a time when it’s never been so vital.
Opposition fighters push towards Hama: Govt forces say they have blocked opposition advances
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Syrian opposition fighters say they are advancing in government-held territory, and have seized control of several towns in the northwestern Hama province. Al Jazeera’s Nour Qormosh reports from Aleppo city on what everyday life is like there for the residents just days after it was taken by opposition fighters.
UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
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The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiralling violence in Syria as opposition groups continue to battle pro-government forces in the central province of Hama, and fighters from a US-backed, Kurdish-led coalition battle government forces in the country’s northeast. State news agency SANA said Syrian troops were fighting fierce battles in the central Hama province on Tuesday. Syrian and Russian warplanes carried out air attacks in the northern Hama countryside, according to state media. The violence has forced 50,000 people to flee their homes in recent days, the UN said on Monday. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports.
Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Syria’s future in Ankara
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There’s been a flurry of diplomatic activity in the wake of the violence in Syria. Iran and Turkiye stand on opposite sides of the Syria conflict. Representatives of both sides have been in Ankara to discuss the crisis. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Hatay on the Turkiye-Syria border.
Civilians in Aleppo adjust to opposition control amid uncertainty and hope
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Opposition fighters are continuing their offensive on government-held areas in Syria. Forces from Russia and the Syrian government have responded with a series of air strikes, on parts of Idlib province in the northwest of the country. Opposition fighters have seized control of two military airports near Aleppo, after their seized the city on Saturday. Journalist Nour Qormosh is in Aleppo and he says there’s a sense of calm, but some residents aren’t sure how the opposition forces plan to govern the city.
Russian-Syrian air strikes intensify to slow advance of opposition fighters
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How are powers involved in Syria reacting to the opposition offensive? | Inside Story
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Syria, Russian forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition’s advance
Syrian and Russian jets have intensified air attacks in Idlib city and positions in Aleppo as the government of President Bashar al-Assad tries to slow the advance of opposition fighters. The raids on Monday followed big gains by the opposition over the past few days that has greatly shifted the front line in Syria’s long-running war. The dramatic advance by a coalition of Syrian opposition groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has somewhat slowed in the past 24 hours. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports. Ismail Alabdallah is a volunteer with the White Helmets, a Syrian-led civil defence and emergency response group. He joins us from northern Aleppo to discuss the latest developments.
Russian-Syrian air strikes hit Aleppo University Hospital
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There are reports of heavy battles in Hama province. The Syrian Civil Defence is run by armed groups which oppose the government. It says 25 people were killed by air strikes, launched by government and Russian forces. One of those strikes hit the Aleppo University Hospital. Syrian journalist Nour Qormosh was at the hospital after the attack.
Opposition forces advance south, sparking hope and fear for internally displaced Syrians
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Syrian government forces have hit the cities of Idlib and Aleppo. Opposition fighters carried out a fast attack on Friday. They took control of Aleppo and are now pushing further south. Iran’s foreign minister has promised full support for President Bashar al-Assad when they met in Damascus. He’s due in Turkiye on Monday. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from the border between Turkiye and Syria.
What next for Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad and his allies? | Inside Story
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A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria sweeps ahead after Aleppo falls. President Bashar al-Assad vows they will be defeated, despite little resistance from his forces. So what is next for Syria and the other countries involved in the war? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Aymenn Jawad Al Tamimi – Research Fellow at the Middle East Forum. Fuad Sayed Issa – Founder of the Violet Aid Organization. Ranj Alaaldin – Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Erbil, Iraq.
Syria war: Opposition forces push further south, seizing key bases amid intensified fighting
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Armed fighters in Syria say they have advanced into the southern province of Hama, and government troops have withdrawn from their positions. President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to defeat those he calls ‘terrorists and their supporters’. The offensive marks the most significant development in Syria’s civil war in recent years. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports.
Thousands displaced amid latest escalation of fighting in Syria
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Thousands of people have been displaced by the fighting in Syria. These families have fled from Aleppo and the area around Idlib. They’ve sought safety at a camp in Maarat al-Ikhwan, north of Idlib. The latest violence has led to Syria’s largest wave of people escaping fighting in six years. More than 10,000 families are believed to have been displaced. Emmanuel Isch is the Response Director at World Vision Syria, a humanitarian aid organisation. He says the latest fighting has compounded the displacement crisis in Syria.
Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo, igniting new phase of war
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The speed of the opposition fighters’ takeover of Aleppo has left many asking about the cause and significance of these attacks, in one of the most volatile areas of the Middle East. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall explains.
Syrian opposition fighters enter the city of Hama
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Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad is confronting the biggest challenge to his rule in years. In just a few days, opposition fighters have made significant gains. Now they say they’ve reached another important milestone, on the way to the capital Damascus. The fighters say they’ve entered Hama and that government troops have withdrawn from their positions. The government has rejected those claims, and says its troops are ready to repel any attack. Syria’s President has vowed to defeat what he called “terrorists and their supporters”. Assad has been speaking to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Hatay near Turkiye’s border with Syria.
Northern Syria fighting: Opposition forces say they have captured an air base
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In Syria, President Bashar al Assad is facing what’s being described as the biggest challenge to his rule in years. Opposition fighters in the north say they’ve taken control of one of the region’s biggest airbases. That’s after they advanced into the heart of the country’s second city of Aleppo, earlier. They also claim to have captured a military base in Idlib province. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports.
Syria fighting: Opposition fighters enter Aleppo after eight years
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It’s the first time they’ve entered the country’s second-largest city, since government forces recaptured it in 2016. The monitoring group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 277 people – including more than 20 civilians, have been killed since the latest offensive began on Wednesday. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut begins our coverage.
What’s next after Syrian opposition forces’ surprise offensive? | Inside Story
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Anti-government fighters in northwest Syria launch their biggest offensive in years. The fighting is the most intense since the height of the war almost a decade ago. So why has the violence flared up again, and why now? Could it escalate? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests: Qutaiba Idlbi – senior policy adviser, American Coalition for Syria. Omer Ozkizilcik – director of Turkish Studies at Omran Diraset research organisation, non-resident fellow for the Syria Project at the Atlantic Council. Caroline Rose, director at the New Lines Institute, a non-partisan think-tank in Washington DC
Syria fighting: Armed group launches attack on government forces
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There’ve been intense battles between Syrian government forces and fighters in the northwestern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
At least 132 fighters and soldiers have been killed – after the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham armed group launched an attack. It says it’s captured several villages and a military base. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports.
