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 rebel forces, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have announced the capture of Hama after government troops withdrew following intense clashes. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani declared “victory” in the city, which is home to one million people, and promised “no acts of revenge.” Rebel forces reportedly took control of … 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Syrian government forces have withdrawn from Aleppo following a major rebel offensive, marking a significant escalation in the country’s civil war.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