Syria, Assad

Syrian rebel leader, after Assad's ouster, puts his own stamp on the state
Sharaa's Islamist group is stamping its authority on Syria's state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country, deploying police, installing an interim government and meeting foreign envoys - raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus' new rulers intend to be.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after forcing Bashar al-Assad from power
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Syria’s rebel leader: No pardons for detainee torturers, killers
The fall of Assad revealed a shocking reality about tens of thousands of detainees when rebel forces stormed his regime-run jails in Damascus and other Syrian regions and freed them. Anxious and desperate relatives were seen rushing to the most notorious Sednaya prison on the outskirts of Damascus,
US asked Syrian rebels to look for Austin Tice as they empty Assad's prisons
The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Syria updates: Rebel leader vows to pursue Assad officials 'involved in war crimes'
Follow NBC News for live updates of the latest coverage from Syria where rebels led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has ousted President Bashar Assad's regime.
Syrian rebel leader says he will dissolve regime forces, as Syrians return to work
Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa — better known as Abu Mohammed Al-Golani — said in a written statement Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the toppled regime of Bashar al-Assad,
Syria's rebel leader vows to dissolve Assad regime security forces, close prisons
The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the former regime, close its prisons and hunt down anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees.
Exclusive-Syrian Rebel Leader Says He Will Dissolve Toppled Regime Forces, Close Prisons
Syrians have flocked to the infamous prisons where the Assad regime is estimated to have held tens of thousands of detainees, desperately looking for their loved ones. Some have b
Syrian rebel leader to disband Assad regime's security forces - Reuters
Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, announced his intention to dissolve the security forces of the ousted regime of Bashar al-Assad, reports Reuters. The office of the rebel leader stated in a written statement to the agency that Sharaa would dissolve the security forces of the previous regime
Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of late president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar, in the ...
Syrian Rebels desecrate tomb of Bashar Assad’s father
Syrian rebels have desecrated the tomb of ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad’s father, former Syrian President Hafez al Assad.
Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning rebel blitz, Russia says
Rebel forces in Syria said they have captured four cities in the past 24 hours and entered the capital Damascus.
Biden praises regime change in Syria after rebels capture Damascus
A coalition of Syrian rebels say they have toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad and captured the Syrian ...
Syrian rebels appoint caretaker prime minister for transition as life returns to normal
Syrian rebels, who toppled President Bashar Assad over the weekend, named Mohamed al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister of ...
Live Briefing: Syrian rebel forces fight to consolidate control
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham said they took control of Deir al-Zour in eastern Syria. Israel said its extensive ...
Syrian rebel takeover will have a ‘remarkable’ ripple effect equivalent to the Berlin Wall, GOP rep predicts
S.C., reacts to the monumental rebel takeover in Syria, which drove longtime dictator Bashar Assad to flee the Middle East.
Syrian government services come to a ‘complete halt’ as state workers stay home after rebel takeover
Syria’s prime minister says most cabinet ministers are still working from offices in Damascus after rebels entered the ...