Who was Rifaat al-Assad, commander of Syria’s 1982 Hama massacre?
The ‘Butcher of Hama’ and former Syrian vice president dies in exile at age 89.

The ‘Butcher of Hama’ and former Syrian vice president dies in exile at age 89.










Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.

Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.
Syria’s Interior Ministry says 81 of some 120 ISIL detainees who had escaped from a prison have been recaptured.
As government takes control of resource-rich areas, rebuilding trust will be key to achieving a united Syria.

Celebrations erupted in Syria after a ceasefire between the government and the Kurdish-led SDF halted deadly fighting.
Talks follow a truce that was to end days of fighting and that brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.

The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.
Agreement will see government takeover of SDF-controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement to fully integrate the Kurdish-led forces into the army.







