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Syrian Interim President Pledges National Dialogue, US Kills Top Operative of Al-Qaeda’s Syria Arm

Syrian Interim President Pledges National Dialogue, US Kills Top Operative of Al-Qaeda’s Syria Arm

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Syria’s interim president has promised to hold a “national dialogue” on the war-ravaged country. Ahmed Al-Sharaa made the remarks in his first address to the nation after he was appointed interim president for a “transitional period” a day earlier. Sharaa listed maintaining “civil peace” under “a single authority” among the priorities of his government and also issued a strong message to the previous regime. A day earlier after being appointed as interim president, Sharaa announced the dissolution of all armed groups involved in Assad’s overthrow. Sharaa said the transitional government will reflect “Syria’s diversity between its men, women, and youth.” “It would work on building the new Syrian institutions until we reach the stage of free and honest elections,” he said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:57 ARAB BACKING FOR SHARAA’S GOVERNMENT 3:55 US KILLS SENIOR OPERATIVE OF SYRIAN AL-QAEDA AFFILIATE Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …

A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers

A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers

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A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers discovered unidentified bodies and remains in a medicine warehouse in a Damascus suburb. The remains are believed to belong to more than 20 people, including children, as per TRT news. An AFP video journalist said the warehouse strewn with medicine boxes was located just around 50 metres from the Sayyida Zeinab shrine. “We received a report about the presence of bodies, bones and a foul smell at the site,” White Helmets official Ammar al-Salmo told AFP. South Damascus’s Sayyida Zeinab suburb was a stronghold of pro-Iran fighters including Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group before Assad’s ouster. 02:48 HTS MILITARY CHIEF “WILL DISSOLVE ARMED WING IF…”04:38 SDF PROPOSES “DEMILITARISED ZONE” IN SYRIAN TOWN05:44 UN ENVOY TO SYRIA CALLS FOR ‘FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS’ AFTER TRANSITIONn18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next

New Russian Law Will Remove Taliban’s “Terrorist” Label, HTS Could Be Next

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Moscow: The Russian parliament has passed a law that would allow courts to suspend bans on groups designated as terrorist organisations by Moscow. The new law, passed by parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, paved the way for Moscow to normalise ties with the Afghan Taliban and potentially with the new leadership of Syria. It outlines a legal mechanism for groups to be removed from the country’s official banned list of outlawed “terrorist” organisations by order of a court if they cease terrorist-related activity. Under the law, Russia’s Prosecutor General could file a request with a court outlining that a banned group has “ceased” its activities “in support of terrorism.” A judge could then rule to remove the designation. The Taliban was in the first batch of groups to be added to the banned list, in February 2003, and Syria’s HTS was added in 2020. The Kremlin has been courting relations with the Taliban after the Islamist group seized power in August 2021 as US-led forces staged a chaotic withdrawal after 20 years of war. …

After Losing Assad, Iran Eyes Nuclear Bomb To Reclaim Mideast Clout? US, Israel Hail Syria Rebellion

After Losing Assad, Iran Eyes Nuclear Bomb To Reclaim Mideast Clout? US, Israel Hail Syria Rebellion

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Last Updated:December 09, 2024, 17:08 IST India Crux “Syria was one of the arms of resistance. We should note that the situation is sensitive but not dangerous,” Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative reportedly said. We shouldn’t forget that Iran is the ultimate target of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),” he added, referring to the Syrian rebels.Iranian foreign minister has said that the behaviour of rebels will decide how Tehran engages with them.Meanwhile, an Iranian lawmaker has called for nuclear testing following Assad’s fall. Ahmad Nadri, a member of Iran’s Parliament, urged a strategic shift for Iran, as per reports. He proposed that Tehran focus on nuclear testing and prioritise revitalising the so-called ‘resistance front.’ n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:38 HOW HAS IRAN REACTED TO ALLY ASSAD’S FALL?6:52 “CENTRAL LINK IN IRAN’S AXIS OF EVIL HAS FALLEN” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

“Need To Preserve Syria’s Unity, Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity”: India

“Need To Preserve Syria’s Unity, Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity”: India

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New Delhi: India on Monday afternoon it is monitoring the situation in Syria and called on all stakeholders to “work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity” of the West Asian country. In a brief statement the Ministry of External Affairs said, “We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.” The embassy in Damascus “is in contact with the Indian community”, the government also said. Last week the government issued a high-priority advisory to Indian planning on visiting Syria “avoid all travel… till further notice”, and urged those already there to “leave by the earliest available flights“. The MEA’s statement today comes amid continuing chaos in Syria following Islamist-led rebel factions’ lightning advance into the capital over the past two weeks, which forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country Sunday; Russian news agencies have since claimed he is in Moscow. Our statement on developments in Syria:https://t.co/GDlVeR0GOU pic.twitter.com/bKYOvcfswg — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2024 The leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir …

What Next For Syria And Its People

What Next For Syria And Its People

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New Delhi: Syria’s future hinges on uncertainty after the abrupt fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Once thought unassailable, Assad’s rule collapsed under the pressure of a rapid offensive led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), formerly known as the Al-Nusra Front affiliated with terror group Al-Qaeda, and allied factions.  Bashar al-Assad came to power in 2000, succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria with an iron grip for nearly three decades. Initially, there were hopes that Bashar would bring reform and openness to Syria. However, these aspirations were dashed as he maintained the repressive structure of his father’s regime. READ | Fall Of Assads: How An Alawite Family Ruled Over A Sunni Nation For Decades Assad’s legacy will forever be marred by his response to the protests in 2011, which escalated into a brutal civil war. Over half a million people have been killed, six million became refugees, and countless more are internally displaced. With military backing from Russia and Iran, Assad survived against a fragmented opposition, relying on Russian air …

After Hama, Assad Loses ‘Cradle Of Revolution’? Syrian Rebels ‘Capture’ Daraa ‘Post-Deal With Army’

After Hama, Assad Loses ‘Cradle Of Revolution’? Syrian Rebels ‘Capture’ Daraa ‘Post-Deal With Army’

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Over 2,80,000 displaced in northwest part of country amid rebel offensive, says UN – India TV

Over 2,80,000 displaced in northwest part of country amid rebel offensive, says UN – India TV

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Image Source : UN Visuals from Syrian city Aleppo As conditions in Syria become tense, over 2,80,000 people have been displaced in the northwest part of the country following the sudden and massive offensive against the Assad regime, according to the United Nations. Providing the details, the UN posted on X,  “Over 280,000 people have been uprooted in northwest Syria in a matter of days following the recent escalation of violence.” The post further added, “Amid already dire living conditions after 13 years of war, the UN is scaling up humanitarian efforts to assist the most vulnerable.”  Homs falls after Hama, Aleppo Meanwhile, thousands of civilians fled Homs as the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took control of the city and advanced towards Damascus. On Friday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said that thousands fled Homs overnight towards the western coast, where embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad still maintains control.  Notably, HTS launched an offensive against Assad’s regime from its de-facto-controlled northwest area of Idlib. The swift advances led to the fall of key …

Hezbollah Bombs IDF Over ‘Ceasefire Violation’, Russia-Iran Vow Syria Defence, Turkey Blames Assad

Hezbollah Bombs IDF Over ‘Ceasefire Violation’, Russia-Iran Vow Syria Defence, Turkey Blames Assad

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Hezbollah on Dec. 2 claimed its first attack on an Israeli position since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week. Hezbollah said its strike in the Kfar Shouba disputed territory on the Lebanon-Israel border, was an “initial defensive and warning response.” It cited “repeated ceasefire violations” by Israeli, “including firing on civilians and airstrikes in various parts of Lebanon.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed a “harsh response” to Hezbollah. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION PUTIN AND PEZESHKIAN PLEDGE UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT TO ASSADTURKEY SAYS ASSAD ‘NEEDS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT’ IRAN BLAMES FLARE-UP ON ‘US, ISRAEL-BACKED JIHADIS’ PRO-IRAN IRAQI FIGHTERS RUSH TO SYRIA?n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jihadist offensive cuts key highway, leaving 200 dead in Syria’s Aleppo region | World News

Jihadist offensive cuts key highway, leaving 200 dead in Syria’s Aleppo region | World News

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Jihadist fighters cut the Damascus to Aleppo highway on Thursday during an offensive that a monitor says killed around 200, including civilians hit by Russian air force strikes. A monitor estimates that 200 people were killed in the jihadist fighters’ attack, which included civilians struck by Russian air force strikes, that closed the Damascus – Aleppo route on Thursday.(Unsplash) A day earlier, jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions launched a surprise attack on government-held areas of northern Aleppo province, triggering the fiercest fighting in years, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The toll in ongoing battles “has risen to 182, including 102 fighters from HTS”, 19 from allied factions “and 61 regime forces and allied groups”, said the Observatory. Also read: Russian man bleeds to death after pet cat scratches his leg, causing severe blood loss “Russian air strikes on the Aleppo countryside killed 19 civilians on Thursday,” said Rami Abdel Rahman, who heads the Observatory, adding that another civilian had been killed in Syrian army shelling a day earlier. Russia …