Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's transitional president
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.
Who Is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Interim President Of Syria After Assad's Ouster
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has risen from rebel leader to interim president, after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad.
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.
Tulsi Gabbard’s views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government surveillance program as lawmakers vet her to lead the nation’s intelligence service.
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Syria’s Post-Authoritarian Trap
Assad’s final ouster appeared abrupt, it had its roots in Syria’s 2011 antigovernment protests, and Syrians will now face many of the same problems that beset other Arab countries after their Arab Spring revolutions.
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At Syria cemetery, people search for missing loved ones
Weeping, Fairuz Shalish grasps the red earth at an unmarked grave in Syria that she believes may hold her son, one of tens of thousands of people who vanished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.Thousands poured out of the country's web of prisons in the final days of Assad's rule and after Islamist-led rebels toppled him on December 8.
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad’s fall
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Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes' in first talks since Assad's fall
What Syria’s Secret Police Saw as the Regime Crumbled
Hastily abandoned documents show how the fallen government’s vast intelligence apparatus struggled to comprehend and stop the rapid rebel advance.
Syria's Leader Sharaa Named President for Transitional Period, State News Agency Says
CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was named as the country's president for the transitional period, the Syrian state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing commander Hassan Abdel Ghani. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the team at U.S. News and World Report.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria’s president as constitution suspended
Ahmed al-Sharaa has been appointed as Syria’s transitional president after Bashar al-Assad’s removal. The country’s constitution is suspended, and a temporary legislative council will oversee governance.
The whistleblower ‘forced to disguise himself’ because of Tulsi Gabbard
Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence faces battle in Senate over Assad regime relationship