Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels have overthrown Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, prompting a complex international response. The US has contacted HTS despite designating it a terrorist group, and Turkey reopened its Damascus embassy. International support for a peaceful, inclusive Syrian transition is expressed, but concerns about HTS’s governance and human rights remain. A humanitarian crisis and potential conflicts complicate the volatile situation.
The Indian government swiftly evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, including 44 pilgrims, following the collapse of the Assad regime and significant rebel advances in Damascus. The operation, coordinated by Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, prioritized the safety and security of its citizens.
Myanmar’s Arakan Army (AA) has achieved a significant victory, seizing control of Maungdaw, a strategic town bordering Bangladesh. This victory grants the AA control over a substantial portion of Rakhine state and represents a major escalation in their fight for self-determination amidst Myanmar’s ongoing civil war.
Following a rebel takeover and prisoner release at Sednaya Prison, a chilling discovery: inaccessible underground cells may hold hundreds, possibly thousands, of trapped detainees. The White Helmets are leading a complex rescue operation, facing significant challenges.
As Syrian rebels gain ground, they’ve liberated thousands from Assad’s infamous prisons, revealing horrifying tales of torture and abuse. The UN’s recent report details the systematic repression within the regime’s detention system, highlighting years of human rights violations.
Amidst escalating conflict, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali announced his willingness to cooperate with any new leadership chosen by the people, following reports that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has ended and rebel forces have seized control of Damascus.
Top diplomats from Russia, Turkey, and Iran met in Qatar to discuss the escalating Syrian crisis, as rebel groups make significant territorial gains, capturing key cities and threatening Damascus. The meeting focused on initiating political dialogue, but the situation on the ground remains extremely volatile.
Iranian-backed militias are surging into Syria to reinforce government forces battling a major Islamist-led offensive that has resulted in the rebel takeover of Aleppo. The escalating conflict, described by President Assad as a US-backed attempt to redraw the region’s map, raises serious concerns about regional stability.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has seized control of Aleppo, Syria, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing civil war. This event has triggered international responses, with Russia and Iran bolstering Assad’s regime, while the US faces a crucial policy decision under the incoming administration of President Trump and the appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence.
In a dramatic turn of events, Islamist rebels have seized control of Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, marking the first time government forces have lost the city since the start of the civil war. The lightning offensive, which began amidst a fragile ceasefire in neighboring Lebanon, has dealt a severe blow to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and raised serious concerns about regional stability.
