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
The leader of Syria’s main armed opposition group announced that former Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali will oversee state institutions during the transition of power following the opposition’s declaration of an end to Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. On Sunday, opposition forces claimed to have “liberated” the capital, Damascus, in a rapid offensive, stating that al-Assad … Read more
The Syrian army command has reportedly informed its officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has come to an end, as militants claim control over the capital, Damascus, according to a military officer speaking to Reuters on Sunday. The announcement follows reports that Assad has left Damascus for an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, militant groups declared they … Read more