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Syria's revolution began long before the Arab Spring

Syria's revolution began long before the Arab Spring

The people have been fighting for freedom for nearly a century, starting with the 1925 Great Syrian Revolt against colonial rule.

Syrian revolution 'historic opportunity' for region, Türkiye — Erdogan

Syrian revolution 'historic opportunity' for region, Türkiye — Erdogan

Türkiye will continue to support Syrians who contribute to its economic, social and cultural enrichment, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Libya sends 34 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Syria

Libya sends 34 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Syria

A plane carrying 34 tonnes of humanitarian aid departed on Sunday from the city of Misrata, Libya, bound for Syria.

Türkiye to protect all aggrieved groups in Syria — Turkish FM

Türkiye to protect all aggrieved groups in Syria — Turkish FM

Hakan Fidan describes Türkiye's role as a guardian for all communities, including Nusayris, Alevis, Yazidis, and Christians, and expresses hope for the Syrian people to swiftly rebuild their future.

Syria's Christian clerics visit Sharaa, leader of the new government

Syria's Christian clerics visit Sharaa, leader of the new government

Ahmed al Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration, received the clergy of the Christian community.

Our sole aim is to ensure regional peace, tranquility, stability — Erdogan

Our sole aim is to ensure regional peace, tranquility, stability — Erdogan

‘We're delighted whenever we see free Syrian flag alongside our own Crescent and Star flag in Aleppo, Damascus, Hama, Homs, Daraa, and Manbij,’ says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Assad out, but Russian bases remain in Syria

Assad out, but Russian bases remain in Syria

Following Assad's regime collapse, the future of Russian military bases appears more complex than initially anticipated, as a major geopolitical game unfolds behind the scenes.

Turkish Red Crescent opens delegation office in Damascus

Turkish Red Crescent opens delegation office in Damascus

"As the leaders of two Red Crescents, we’ve pledged to cooperate in accelerating recovery efforts and advancing humanitarian assistance," said Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meric Yilmaz.

Syrian spring arrives in winter: 'tyrant' falls, prisoners freed

Syrian spring arrives in winter: 'tyrant' falls, prisoners freed

The collapse marks a dramatic turn in a civil war that erupted in 2011 after the regime violently suppressed pro-democracy protests.

Most of Syria's Damascus falls to opposition forces

Most of Syria's Damascus falls to opposition forces

Bashar al Assad regime loses control of most of capital Damascus to opposition forces as anti-regime fighters' surprising offensive picks up speed.

Türkiye condemns Israeli attack on Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus

Türkiye condemns Israeli attack on Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus

‘We are concerned that this action may escalate into a conflict affecting entire region,’ says the Turkish foreign ministry.