Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle: Who are they and where are they …
Dec 13, 2024 · BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — After insurgents toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad this month, many senior officials and members of his dreaded intelligence and security services appear to have...
Bashar al-Assad - Wikipedia
Bashar al-Assad [a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician, military officer, and former dictator [1] who served as the 19th president of Syria from 2000 until his government was overthrown by Syrian rebels in December 2024.
Since Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship fell, Syrian refugees ... - NPR
Dec 18, 2024 · Syrian refugees living in Lebanon grapple with whether to return home now that Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship has fallen. Many are hesitating.
What Assad’s Fall Means for Lebanon - United States Institute of …
Dec 12, 2024 · With Assad’s demise, there is a palpable sense that Lebanon is starting a new chapter. But there is concern that Assad’s ouster and other recent developments may make Hezbollah more antagonistic. The war with Israel and Assad’s fall have been a boon to the political party establishment.
Implications of Assad’s Fall for Syria and the Region
Dec 10, 2024 · The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime marks the realization of a dream that Syrians ignited in 2011. This victory over tyranny is monumental, but it carries the weight of unimaginable sacrifices by countless Syrians.
Lebanese celebrate fall of Assad regime | MEMRI
Dec 16, 2024 · The fall of the Bashar Al-Assad regime in Syria on December 8, 2024, following a short military campaign by the Syrian opposition factions led by Ahmed Al-Shara', known as Abu Muhammad Al-Joulani,
The Assad regime falls. What happens now? - Brookings
On December 8, 2024, armed rebels took the Syrian city of Damascus, forcing long-time ruler President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country. The move comes after 13 years of civil war and...
"That Boy" — What Lebanon's Slain Prime Minister Got Right About Bashar …
Dec 15, 2024 · CAIRO — Months before his death in 1999, Syrian President Hafez al-Assad urged Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, then among the region's most influential political leaders, to open a line of communication with his son and heir to the presidency, Bashar al-Assad.
Bashar al-Assad of Syria Falls to Rebels - The New York Times
Dec 8, 2024 · The Syrian rebels struck at a moment of weakness for Mr. al-Assad’s main allies: Iran, Russia and Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran.
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon - The New York Times
3 days ago · After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, I couldn’t wait to make the two-hour drive from Beirut to Damascus and witness the end of this 54-year dictatorship. ... Lebanon, for three decades ...