'Militarily, Damascus has fallen': Syrian rebels breach Assad defenses to enter capital; top developments
Sunday, 8 December 2024 Syrian rebels seize Homs and advance on Damascus, jeopardizing Assad's rule. HTS, a designated terrorist group, leads the offensive as Hezbollah withdraws forces. Intense gunfire erupts in Damascus amid celebrations in Homs. International diplomacy calls for an end to hostilities and a political solution.
Syrian rebels, led by HTS, have made significant advances in northern Syria, capturing Hama and focusing on Homs, which is seen as a crucial step toward Damascus. The escalation, involving Turkish and Russian support, has resulted in more than 280,000 people being displaced. As international forces...
Turkish President Erdoğan has issued a stark warning to Kurdish militants in Syria, demanding they lay down their arms or face being "buried" in Syrian soil. This comes amidst escalating tensions with..
Syrians visit a Christmas market in Damascus two weeks after Islamist-led rebels ousted longtime leader Bashar al-Assad. Assad fled Syria earlier this month as rebel forces led by the Sunni Islamist..
In a startling turn of events, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has made a surprising appeal for Syrian unity and the lifting of international..
Sunday, 8 December 2024
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