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Leader of rebels who toppled Syria's Assad is named country's interim president

Former rebels now controlling Syria name an interim president and throw out the constitution adopted under Assad, saying a new one will be drafted soon.

The New York Times · 1h

Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad is Declared Syria’s President

The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.

WVTF · 2h

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria's interim president

Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Live briefing: Syria’s de facto leader declares himself president, abolishes constitution

Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president during a meeting of armed factions in Damascus. The former rebel leader will “assume the duties of the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic and represent it in international forums,

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes'

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Syria Demands Reparations From Russia

Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration and a Moscow delegation, according to local news sources. Russia and Syria's meeting to discuss future relations comes as Moscow looks to retain its two military bases in the Middle Eastern country.

Kyiv Independent on MSN · 8h

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes' in first talks since Assad's fall

Russia deployed troops to Syria in 2015 to support Assad regime's brutal crackdown against anti-government forces.

The Financial Times · 11h

Syria’s new rulers press Russia for reparations

Syria’s new government pressed Moscow about reparations in their first meeting with a Kremlin delegation since the downfall of staunch Russian ally Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month. Russian officials led by Mikhail Bogdanov,

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Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on ...

Syria's Sharaa declared president for transitional period, state news agency says

Sharaa, was declared head of state for a transitional phase and empowered to form a new legislative council on Wednesday, in ...

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The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad’s legacy of horror

Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing ...

Catholic News Agency6h

Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’

The occasion marked the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.

France 244h

Return to Damascus: How to build the new Syria?

For exiled Syrians, this is their Berlin Wall moment—the doors to a homeland they thought they’d never see again suddenly ...

Daily Sabah8h

Russian delegation backs Syria's integrity during Damascus visit

A Russian delegation in Syria reaffirmed Moscow’s support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Wednesday, ...

Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall

DAMASCUS, Syria — A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since ...

The Times of Israel1d

Jan. 28: Trump envoy said to meet top adviser to PA’s Abbas during Saudi Arabia visit

Deri threatens to topple government if Haredi draft law not passed * Israeli contractor mistakenly killed by IDF troops in Gaza * IDF strikes Hezbollah vehicles in Lebanon ...

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