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The Washington Post · 2h

Assad’s fall in Syria opens a window to find and free Austin Tice

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has led to the freeing of tens of thousands of prisoners from the country’s brutal and byzantine prison system. Desperate family members continue to search for many more people who went missing since repression of an anti-government uprising triggered a horrific civil war in 2011.

The Times of Israel · 3h

As Turkey moves in following Assad’s fall, Syria’s Kurds are on the defensive

After rebels sweep to power in Damascus, Syrian Kurdish leader asks Trump to prevent northern incursion by Ankara -- which views Kurdish factions as a national security threat

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has more than doubled the number of its forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group — a dramatic increase that the Pentagon revealed Thursday, acknowledging that the added troops have been there for months or even more than a year.

US drops bounty on Syria’s new leader

Business Insider on MSN · 20h

US to lift $10M bounty on Syrian rebel leader as Washington opens discussions with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

The US is set to remove a $10 million bounty on Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the opposition group that spearheaded an offensive against Bashar Assad's Syrian government forces.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

U.S. lifts bounty on Syria’s interim leader amid diplomatic outreach

Senior U.S. diplomats on Friday held their first formal talks in Damascus with the leader of the Islamist rebels who overthrew the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a discussion they later characterized as “good” and “thorough.

U.S. to lift $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head

The decision follows meetings between U.S. diplomats and HTS in Damascus on Friday in which Sharaa committed to ensuring terrorist groups in Syria do not pose a threat to the U.S. and its allies, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf said.

France 24 on MSN54m

Syria’s new rulers name defence, foreign ministers as interim cabinet takes shape

The key defence and foreign affairs portfolios in Syria's transitional government go to prominent figures in the insurgency ...

1don MSN

He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.

Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for ...

1h

Syria's new rulers appoint foreign and defense ministers

Syria's new rulers have appointed foreign and defense ministers with links to the group that toppled President Bashar ...

National Interest on MSN3d

Washington Is the Most Consequential Player in Syria’s Next Act

Syria will need quick access to financial and expert assistance. Institutions like the World Bank and the International ...

6dOpinion

Washington stands to miss a historic opportunity in Syria

The new Syrian government is engaging with everyone, so why aren’t we engaging back?

1d

US held 'very productive' first meeting with Syria's al-Sharaa

President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S.

The National Interest on MSN1d

Syria Is At A Crossroads. What’s At Stake Now?

Can the new government stabilize the country? Additionally, can Washington make sure it doesn’t miss an opportunity to ...

22h

Analysis-Syrian Kurdish groups on the back foot as power balance shifts

With hostile Turkish-backed groups mobilising against them in Syria's north, and Damascus ruled by a group friendly to Ankara ...

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Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria

Turkey expects foreign countries will withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria following the toppling of Bashar ...

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