Syria, Assad

Amid ashes of Assad family's mausoleum, Syrian rebels vow to erase their legacy
Now covered in ashes and empty bullet casings, the grand mausoleum of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family stood in the eyes of rebels as a symbol of the injustice Syrians endured under their long rule.
US asked Syrian rebels to look for Austin Tice as they empty Assad's prisons
The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after forcing Bashar al-Assad from power
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
After Ousting Assad, Syrian Rebels Rush to Impose Order in Damascus
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has moved to form a transitional government, get the buses running and turn the power back on.
Syrian rebels challenge Assad regime on two fronts as new uprising emerges in south
Syrian rebels are speeding toward the major city of Homs as a new uprising appears to be gathering pace in the south. Follow for live news updates.
Syria's rebel leader vows to dissolve Assad regime security forces, close prisons
The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the former regime, close its prisons and hunt down anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees.
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.
Syrian rebel leader to disband Assad regime's security forces - Reuters
Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, announced his intention to dissolve the security forces of the ousted regime of Bashar al-Assad, reports Reuters. The office of the rebel leader stated in a written statement to the agency that Sharaa would dissolve the security forces of the previous regime
Rebel forces seize Deir ez-Zor, Assad regime in retreat
Rebels from HTS, the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham led by Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, and the Syrian National Army are occupying more territories. Forces loyal to Assad's regime are retreating. The oil fields in Deir ez-Zor are strategic areas for the country's economy.
Syrian rebels expose Assad's labs with Captagon, 'poison' drug fueling deadly trade
Captagon, one of the world’s most infamous stimulants, carries a complex legacy with devastating implications for health, ...
Syrian rebels ‘received drones from Ukrainian operatives’
Ukraine supplied Syrian rebels with drones and experienced operators in the weeks before they defeated Bashar al-Assad’s army ...
Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets
Tens of thousands of people held in Syria's notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their ...
Syrian government collapses after rebels take control of country’s capital
The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule ...
Syrian rebels appoint caretaker prime minister for transition as life returns to normal
Syrian rebels, who toppled President Bashar Assad over the weekend, named Mohamed al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister of ...
Rebels raise a new Syrian flag
After the surprise ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following a sweeping campaign by opposition militia, Syrians ...
Who Are the Syrian Rebels and Their Backers?
Sham, is an offshoot of the Nusra Front, a onetime affiliate of al Qaeda, and is funded by Turkey. In recent years, the group ...
Syrian rebels name interim PM as Middle East nations say Israel 'exploiting' Assad's downfall
Bashir, who previously governed a small pocket of rebel-held territory, will be interim prime minister until March.