Assad, Damascus and Syria

Daily life resumes in Damascus after the fall of Syria's Assad
In Syria, after 13 years of civil war, armed rebels took the capital Damascus, in a lightning advance, prompting President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia on 8. Much of the country is now run by rebels led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group,
Joy, fear and confusion in Damascus as Syrians welcome life after Assad
Rapturous celebrations in the streets of the capital were tempered by trepidation over whether the city’s new rebel caretakers could deliver a better future.
Damascus airport reopens with first flight to Aleppo since Assad’s fall
Damascus airport reopened Wednesday for the first time since the fall of the government of Bashar Assad and the first civilian plane took off from Damascus and landed in the northern city of Aleppo.The airport is currently open only to domestic flights,
US diplomats in Damascus for first time in more than 10 years following fall of Assad regime
U.S. officials are in Syria with goals to advance Aqaba principles and seek information on American citizens who disappeared under the Assad regime.
Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the downfall of former President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital’s largest square.
First U.S. delegation in Damascus since Assad’s fall
As the first U.S. delegation since the fall of Bashar al-Assad arrives in Damascus, Syrian columnist Haid Haid tells Erica Hill that his country needs global “committed partners” to rebuild democracy.
US delegation to meet with Syrian rebels that ousted Assad
A delegation of American diplomats arrived in Syria to meet with representatives of several Syrian factions, including a rebel group designated as terrorists — who overthrew the country’s longtime dictator,

Syria's new authorities open to investigate Assad war crimes

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Syrian rebels capture Damascus as President Assad flees the country
The Assad family’s decadeslong reign in Syria came to an abrupt end Sunday when rebel forces captured Damascus after a ...
In post-Assad Damascus, a mix of joy and trepidation
For many Damascenes, the dominant feelings are a mix of joy and trepidation. “We’re happy, of course, but we’re afraid of ...
Israel bombs Damascus as 50-year peace deal ends with Assad overthrow: ‘Direct result of our forceful actions’
Israel’s PM claimed credit Sunday for the events leading to the downfall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad — and used the ...
'Rat of Damascus' Assad fled to Moscow, says Lammy, as Putin hit by 'strategic political defeat' in Syria
Bashar al-Assad was branded the "rat of Damascus" after fleeing to Moscow as his brutal regime collapsed. Foreign Secretary ...
Kremlin Denies Bashar Al-Assad's Wife Exiled in Moscow 'Filed for Divorce'
The Kremin has denied reports that claim Asma al-Assad is seeking a return to London following her husband's exile in Moscow.
Insurgent who led overthrow of Assad holds talks with Turkish FM in Damascus
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