Bashar al-Assad

Assad arrest warrant: ‘Hope and pain’ for Syrian chemical attack survivors
Lawyers say French arrest warrant sets ‘historic precedent’ as survivors of chemical massacre long for justice in Syria.
Published On 17 Nov 2023
France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s al-Assad
The warrant charges Syria’s president with complicity in ‘crimes against humanity and complicity in war crimes’.
Published On 15 Nov 2023
Latest Israeli air attack on Syria injures two soldiers: State media
Syrian state news agency reported that two injured and material damage sustained in air raid by Israeli forces.
Published On 3 Oct 2023
Three wounded in new anti-Assad protest in Syria’s Sweida: Activists
Protesters in southwestern city have been taking to the streets to voice anger at gov’t over poor economic conditions.
Published On 13 Sep 2023

Protests in southern Syria over the failing economy turn to calls for regime change. How will the government respond?

‘Sometimes, in spite of myself, hope bubbles up… Will I see Baba again? This time I feel I have to tell my own story.’

Bill comes as Arab governments move to rekindle relations with al-Assad government after years of diplomatic isolation.

War crimes investigators say Syria’s government created a paramilitary group to violently crack down on opponents.

Syria’s president returns to Arab League after years of spin and war crimes denial. Plus covering Ecuador’s narco trade.

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

Hundreds gathered in northern Syria’s Idlib and surrounding towns to decry Syrian regime’s participation in Arab League.

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011.

Washington ‘does not support’ push to normalise ties to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s gov’t, State Department says.

The agreements were signed in Damascus to bolster economic ties between war-torn Syria and longtime ally Iran.

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