In his first comments from exile in Moscow, the deposed dictator pushes back against criticism that he abandoned supporters
Released in the wake of Assad’s downfall, the man had been traveling through the country on his way to Jordan when he was detained
The US Secretary of State is expected to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday
Earlier on Friday, the Greek Premier chaired a session of the National Security Council and discussed the Syrian crisis.
Over 15 EU countries have implemented similar "freezes," citing the claim that the Assad regime, which many were fleeing, has fallen
Regarding the pending Asylum requests, as reported, a possible scenario would likely involve the revoking of these requests, a solution that is not being prioritized, as regardless of the internal state of a country, international asylum conventions remain in effect.
Kremlin projects abroad are crumbling as Putin focuses on Ukraine conflict
Predicting Syria’s trajectory is fraught with uncertainty, given the many volatile variables at play. Yet, among the few certainties is the stark reality that Russia and Iran are emerging as the major losers in this upheaval.
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.
KYSEA is monitoring the developments closely and will discuss potential issues arising from the collapse of the Assad regime, including the impact on migration and asylum and on Christians in Syria.
According to Reuters, during a closed-door meeting on Monday, council members expressed a shared commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity, the protection of civilians in Syria, and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid.
The Assad regime’s downfall has given hope to families of Syrians who disappeared in recent decades
Germany, Austria announce pauses in asylum applications for Syrians after Assad fall
Mitsotakis reassured His Beatitude John X that Greece would contribute wherever needed while reiterating the country’s position over an inclusive future for minorities in war-torn Syria
The UN Security Council emergency session was requested by Moscow, Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyansky posted on Telegram on Sunday.
If Syria falls under control of Islamist militants it could bring further disorder to an inflamed region
Reuters also reported that a deal has been struck to ensure the safety of Russian military bases in the war-ravaged country
According to reports one of the four individuals took down a portrait of Bashar al-Assad and stood on the balcony holding it while shouting: "Dictator."
Rapid advances by rebel fighters against government forces are taking a more than decade-old conflict into a new phase
Outside powers maneuver for influence as a regime that controlled the divided country for half a century melts away