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After the Fall

Ahmad al-Awda – The Power Broker of Southern Syria

by The Syrian Observer, February 5, 2025 “Western analysts and regional observers have speculated that al-Awda could emerge as a counterweight to Syria’s new rulers, particularly given his previous ties to Russia and his potential backing from regional players like the UAE and Jordan” Ahmad al-Awda is a pivotal figure …

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In Syria, the Lunatics are Running the Asylum

by Fuad Walid Itayim, published on The Cradle, January 31, 2025 For years, many speculated what Syria – a country with deep religious and cultural diversity – would look like if the armed, extremist-dominated opposition managed to overthrow Bashar al-Assad’s government.  Early in the war, even Assad’s staunchest critics began …

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Erdogan Hosts Syria’s De Facto President, Offers ‘Support to Rebuild’

from the News Desk at The Cradle, February 4, 2025 Editor’s note: In this little article, history is turned on its head.  Speaking alongside de facto Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Ankara on 4 February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkiye will support the Syrian people, who now …

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Sednaya: Investigating Syria’s Most Notorious Prison

by Mohamad Hasan Sweidan, published on The Cradle, December 24, 2024 This article is an important counter to some of the horrific propaganda spewed by the Western press (and Al Jazeera) since the overthrow of the legitimate Syrian government in a coup perpetrated by the same entities that waged war …

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Israeli Army Bombs Damascus Outskirts, Seizes Control of Syrian Water Sources

from the News Desk at The Cradle, January 2, 2025 The Israeli air force launched a violent attack near the Syrian capital of Damascus on 2 January, coming as Israel’s military continues to expand its occupation in the country, reaching a key dam in the southern Quneitra area. Syrian media …

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Clashes Erupt in Western Syria After Locals Ambush HTS Fighters

from the News Desk at The Cradle, December 26, 2024 The ambush was reportedly carried out by former elements of the Syrian Arab Army, coming during an eruption of sectarian tensions across Syria Clashes raged in Syria on 26 December between the remnants of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and …

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