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Keir Starmer welcomes collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s ‘barbaric regime’

UK prime minister calls for civilians in Syria to be protected after rebel forces take control of Damascus

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

From al-Qaeda insurgent to Trump’s ‘young, attractive guy’: Who is Ahmad al-Sharaa?

Ahmad al-Sharaa, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Opposition fighters reportedly drive Syrian leader from the country. Who are they and what now?

Syria’s government appears to have fallen after opposition fighters say they entered Damascus following a stunning advance

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

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Syrian Militant Leader Al-Golani's Remarkable Transformation

Abu Mohammed al-Golani's transformation in the Syrian civil war showcases strategic rebranding and evolving leadership in conflict zones.

What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?

A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing prominence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the 13-year-long civil war.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Syria’s civil war has exploded back onto the world stage after insurgents poured out of their main bastion in northwestern Syria and seized large parts of nearby Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, and dozens of nearby towns and villages

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

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Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing?

The fast-moving offensive began on Wednesday, surprising forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his allies

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Monday briefing: How the civil war in Syria reignited

In today’s newsletter: President Bashar al-Assad’s forces were driven from Aleppo over the weekend by a rebel offensive, forcing global attention to turn back to the country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory

Syrian rebels freed prisoners, tore down statues and plundered Bashar al-Assad’s Damascus palace as his brutal regime collapsed

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Syrian rebels launch large-scale attack on government forces in Aleppo province

Syrian government and opposition factions say Syrian armed groups have launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces, setting off fierce clashes for the second day

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

ICC sentences al-Qaida-linked former police chief to 10 years for war crimes in Mali

The International Criminal Court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in Timbuktu in the west African country of Mali

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say

U.N. experts say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization with support from Iran, Iraqi armed groups, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and others

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Teen Charged With Murder Faces New Terror-Related Charges

18-year-old accused of stabbing spree faces additional charges for possessing ricin and a terror manual.

Burkina Faso Government Criticized For Exposing Civilians To Danger

Human Rights Watch report exposes Burkina Faso government's negligence during militant attack, leading to tragic deaths and injuries.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Burkina Faso put civilians at 'unnecessary risk' during militant attack, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says in a new report that Burkina Faso’s government unnecessarily exposed civilians to danger during a militant attack earlier this year

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2024

Israel has its Bin Laden moment, but it can’t be sure killing Sinwar will see off Hamas

The history of ‘decapitation strategies’ tells us it is almost impossible to know what effect assassinating a key figure such as Yahya Sinwar will have, writes Jason Burke

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2024

Middle East crisis live: Death toll from Israeli strike on Beit Lahiya rises; Starmer ‘alarmed’ by attempt on Netanyahu’s life – as it happened

At least 73 killed strike on northern Gaza, health ministry says, after drone attack on Netanyahu’s home. This blog is now closed.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

MI5 chief: UK facing growing threat from Islamic State, Russia and Iran

Ken McCallum says agency facing ‘one hell of a job’ to counter efforts to stage assassinations and terror attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024

Dining across the divide: ‘You can’t impose your western outlook down the barrel of a gun’

They disagreed about Britain’s involvement in Afghanistan, Brexit and asylum seekers. So did the meal end on a sour note?

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them

Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants

Following a deadly attack in Mali's capital by al-Qaida linked militants, authorities there have temporarily closed livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that authorities associate with the militants

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

A military training camp in Mali's capital has been attacked, the army says

Mali's army says a military training camp in the capital has been attacked

Roll Call · Sep 11, 2024

Harris, Trump take contrasting approaches to marking 9/11 terror attack anniversary - Roll Call

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were each at Ground Zero on Wednesday but had contrasting statements before they got there.

Deadly Al-Qaida Attack Kills Over 100 In Burkina Faso

Learn about the tragic al-Qaida-linked attack in Burkina Faso, highlighting the escalating violence and challenges faced by the government. Stay informed w...

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