Protests erupt in Syria after a Christmas tree burning sparks outrage over minority protection. HTS detains foreign fighters linked to the incident, pledges to safeguard religious freedoms. Syrians demand tolerance and unity as new leadership faces challenges of governing diverse communities. Protests have erupted across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in the … Read more
Syrian rebel forces have destroyed the tomb of former president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, in their hometown of Qardaha. The move follows a swift and decisive offensive led by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which toppled the Assad dynasty’s 54-year rule. Verified videos show armed rebels chanting as they set … Read more
Syrian government forces have withdrawn from Aleppo following a major rebel offensive, marking a significant escalation in the country’s civil war. The army admitted that rebels now control “large parts” of Syria’s second-largest city and pledged a counteroffensive. The ongoing clashes, which began Wednesday, have already claimed over 300 lives, including at least 20 civilians, … Read more