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First Syria flight takes off from Damascus airport since Assad’s downfall | Syria’s War News
The first commercial flight in Syria since the toppling of longtime President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month has taken off…
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In Damascus, top UN envoy stresses need for credible, inclusive, ‘Syrian owned’ transition — Global Issues
The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on Syria also called on Monday for all parties to prioritize the protection of…
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UN envoy calls for increased aid for Syria in Damascus visit — Global Issues
The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, arrived there a week after President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebel…
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Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus | Syria’s War News
Syrian opposition fighters have taken over the presidential palace in Damascus after a rapid offensive that seized control of the…
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Opposition fighters take Syrian capital, Damascus | News
Opposition forces declare Syria free of Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is…
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