Syrians bring back independence flag with Assad's ouster
Assad, the independence-era flag adopted by activists and rebels during the 2011 revolt has replaced the official flag on streets, institutions and homes in
Will Syria’s ‘Independence Flag’ Become Its New National Symbol?
As Syria awakens to a transformed political landscape following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, one powerful symbol has emerged at the forefront of change: the Syrian opposition flag, also known as the “Independence Flag.
Syrian 1930s independence flag flies again across the globe
Supporters of the rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad have entered Syrian embassies around the world to tear down the old order’s two-starred Syrian flags, which had been the country’s official banner since 1980.
'Independence from Assad': How the rebel flag differs from the current Syrian flag
Syrian jihadist rebels declared victory on Sunday, announcing the capture of Damascus and the end of President Bashar al-Assad's 13-year rule. Assad's
After fall of Assad, will Syria get a new flag?
As Syrians woke up to a changed nation following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad and the end of the family’s 50-year reign, rebel flags replaced the posters of the dictator that once lined nearly every corner.
Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria
Assad fled to Moscow as opposition forces advance towards Damascus. Sources say Russian intelligence agents organized the escape, flying Assad out of a base in Syria before the aircraft's transponder was turned off to avoid being tracked.
Bashar al-Assad Flees to Russia After Rebel Takeover in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow after rebel forces swiftly captured Damascus, marking a significant shift in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape. Russian President Vladimir Putin granted Assad and his family political asylum,
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Kurdish Administration Says Adopts Syria's Independence Flag
The semi-autonomous Kurdish adminstration that holds swathes of Syria's northeast said Thursday it will adopt the three-starred independence flag used by the opposition, after rebels toppled ...
Syria’s Independence Day
While some international caution is understandable, the joy and hope expressed by normal Syrians this week is undeniable - ...
Brutal dictators destroyed my grandmother's Syria and forced 7 million to flee murderous regime
The Mirror's Nada Farhoud writes how she received a warm and welcoming reception on a personal trip to Syria in 2010, but ...
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Who is who in Syria’s first interim government after Assad's fall
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It ...
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Syria's Six Presidents: A Historical Overview from Independence to 2024
Shukri al-Quwatli (10 years in power) Syria's first president following its independence, was born in Damascus in 1891. He ...
Rebels raise a new Syrian flag
After the surprise ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following a sweeping campaign by opposition militia, Syrians ...
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Sednaya, Syria’s most notorious prison, finally exposed: What we know
After the fall of Damascus, detainees have poured out of an infamous Syrian prison, yet some claim more detainees are trapped ...
G7 ready to support political transition in Syria, statement says
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies "stand ready to support a transition process that leads to credible, ...