As Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia by plane, ending the 13 year old civil war, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stormed his palace looting his belongings. A viral video from inside the palace showed Assad’s lavish car collection, featuring luxury cars including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces, and BMWs.Videos on social media show looters…
Syrian opposition fighters manoeuvre using armoured vehicles seized from the Syrian army in the town of Maarat al-Numan, south of Idlib, Syria, Tuesday December 3, 2024.(AP) Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday after a swift advance through northern Syria, marking a significant gain for the insurgents and posing a challenge to President…
Syrian opposition fighters ride in a truck in Talhiya, Idlib countryside, Syria, Friday, November 29, 2024. (AP) Eight years ago, Russian airstrikes helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad‘s forces push rebels out of Aleppo. This was a significant event in the Syrian civil war, which had mostly been in a deadlock since 2020. Last week, however,…
In a significant escalation of Syria’s prolonged civil war, rebels breached the city of Aleppo on Friday, claiming control of large swathes of territory. The offensive, spearheaded by groups including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), marks the most intense fighting the region has witnessed in years.Rebels claim control of Aleppo neighbourhoodsAccording to the Syrian observatory for…
