Wall Street Journal

Bashar al-Assad

Thousands of Syrians gathered at the Umayyad Mosque to celebrate the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon reports from Damascus as questions linger about what the future holds.
The New York Times

With Fireworks and Parades, Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of al-Assad’s Fall

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership. Syrians in Damascus, Syria, on Monday gather for a ...
Wall Street Journal

Bashar al-Assad

Syria defies Russia in bid to keep Assad in power even as the two allies prepare an offensive to retake Aleppo. Putin Backs Assad, Says Russian Warplanes Could Redeploy to Syria in Hours Russian ...