Bashar al-Assad
Shocking Leaked Video Shows Former Syrian President Assad Calling for "Slaughter" in Ghouta and Mocking Putin
Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Controversial videos of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have surfaced online, revealing disturbing private conversations where he calls for "slaughter" in Ghouta and mocks Russian President Putin. The leaked footage emerges as Syria marks the first anniversary of Assad's overthrow, providing a glimpse into the former dictator's mindset during his regime that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced citizens.
Syria Revives Print Media with First Official Newspaper After Assad's Fall
Dec 02, 2025 12:44 am CST
Syria has launched Al Thawra Al Souriya, its first official newspaper since Bashar al-Assad's regime ended, returning print media after a five-year absence. Information Minister Hamza Mustafa envisions the publication as a platform for free discussion, potentially signaling a shift from the previous era's strict media controls to a more open press environment.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic First Visit to the United States to Meet President Trump
Nov 09, 2025 09:39 am CST
In a historic diplomatic milestone, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit America since Syria's 1946 independence. Following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist, Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security and potential rebuilding assistance for war-torn Syria.
US Removes Syria's President Al-Sharaa From Terrorism Blacklist Before Historic Washington Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 10:27 am CST
The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist prior to his landmark White House visit with President Trump. This diplomatic shift follows UN sanctions removal and recognizes Syria's new leadership after the Assad regime's fall, despite concerns from regional ally Israel.
UN Removes Sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Ahead of Historic Trump Meeting
Nov 07, 2025 05:02 am CST
The United Nations Security Council has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa just before his scheduled White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. The US-drafted resolution also removed restrictions on Syria's Interior Minister as Washington shifts its policy toward Damascus following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and 13 years of civil war.
US Proposes UN Resolution to Lift Sanctions on Syrian President Before White House Visit
Nov 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
The United States has proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his historic White House meeting with President Trump. The resolution would also remove sanctions on Syria's Interior Minister as part of Washington's broader policy shift toward easing restrictions on Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad after 13 years of civil war.
France Issues Third Arrest Warrant Against Bashar al-Assad for Syrian Chemical Attacks
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
France has issued a third arrest warrant against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for deadly chemical attacks in 2013, including those in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people with sarin nerve gas. This warrant replaces a previous one annulled due to presidential immunity and joins two other outstanding warrants against Assad, who now lives in exile in Russia following his overthrow in Syria's devastating civil war.
Uncovering "Operation Move Earth": How Assad's Regime Secretly Relocated Thousands of Bodies from Syrian Mass Graves
Oct 19, 2025 11:25 am CST
A groundbreaking Reuters investigation reveals how Bashar al-Assad's regime conducted a secret two-year operation called "Operation Move Earth" to relocate thousands of bodies from a major mass grave near Damascus to a remote desert location. The covert mission, carried out between 2019-2021, aimed to conceal evidence of atrocities as Assad sought to rehabilitate his international image. With at least 34 trenches stretching 2 kilometers, the newly discovered Dhumair grave site may contain tens of thousands of bodies, representing one of the largest undocumented mass graves from Syria's civil war.
Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit
Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.