Assad’s Secret Escape: How the Syrian President Fled as His Regime Collapsed
By Kardo Roj
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria under the cover of secrecy, leaving his aides, officials, and even close relatives in the dark about his plans as his regime collapsed.
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SDF reaffirms readiness to return Suleiman Shah’s remains to Kobani
KOBANI, Syria (North Press) – Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced late on Wednesday that the SDF is ready to facilitate the return of Suleiman Shah's remains to their original resting place in!-->…
Difficult for Trump to remain passive observer on post-Assad Syria – NYT
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The New York Times said on Wednesday that it will be challenging for President-elect Donald Trump to remain a passive observer as the future of post-Assad Syria begins to take shape.
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U.S.-mediated ceasefire reached in Manbij – Mazloum Abdi
HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – Mazloum Abdi, Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced early on Wednesday that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement has been reached in the city of Manbij in northern Syria.
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Kurrila visits NE Syria, reiterates commitment to defeat ISIS
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kurilla visited on Tuesday Northeast Syria and met U.S. military commanders and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
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Turkey-backed factions kill 27 people in Syria’s Homs
By Kardo Roj
HOMS, Syria (North Press) - At least 27 civilians have been killed in the neighborhoods and villages of Homs over the past 48 hours, most of whom are from the Alawite sect, as a result of attacks carried out by factions!-->!-->!-->…
Search ends at Saydnaya prison after Assad’s overthrow
By Khalaf Ma'o
QAMSIHLI, Syria (North Press) – After two days of intensive efforts, the Syrian Civil Defense announced on Tuesday the conclusion of their search in Saydnaya prison without finding any unopened cells or concealed!-->!-->!-->…
Syria still possess chemical weapons – Pentagon
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced on Tuesday that it believes Syria still possesses a stockpile of chemical weapons and is actively working to locate them to prevent their potential use.
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