ExclusiveFather Siraj Dib from Damascus: 'As Long as We Have Faith, We Have Hope!'

Elie Ziadé 2024-12-11 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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However, in Bab Touma, a district with a strong Christian majority in the eastern part of Old Damascus, a sense of apprehension and waiting prevails in the almost deserted streets. Most shops and churches remain closed, awaiting a stabilization of the political and military situation. This is Beirut spoke to the residents of this neighborhood, ...

ExclusiveThe Story of a Christian Community in Damascus, After Assad...

Elie Ziadé 2024-12-11 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Damascus

Father Siraj Dib, a Maronite priest of the Archdiocese of Damascus, shares a powerful testimony about the situation of Christians in the Syrian capital after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the liberation of Syria, the hopes and fears of the residents of Bab Touma and the uncertainty surrounding ...

VideosThe Media Glossary: Saydnaya Prison

Lyne Sammouri 2024-12-11 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

What is the prison often described as a symbol of torture, fear and inhumane practices? What is Saydnaya Prison, and why is it gaining renewed attention following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime?

Will Southern Lebanon Ever Be Safe for Farming Again?

This is Beirut 2024-12-11 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon

Thousands of dunams were burned, livestock were lost and farmlands were destroyed. The war dealt a severe blow to Lebanon’s agricultural sector, further crippling an already fragile economy.

Syrians Flock to Damascus Old City After Rebel Takeover

This is Beirut 2024-12-11 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute

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Four days after an Islamist-led rebel alliance overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, scenes from Damascus depict daily life in the city, with Syrian rebel forces present in various neighborhoods of the capital.

VideosDebunked: Where Is Bashar al-Assad?

Rayan Chami 2024-12-10 11:04 - Reading : less than a minute

Bashar al-Assad Debunked Syria Russia

Viral claims of a plane crash, a secretive escape and surprising images have fueled speculation about the whereabouts of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. What is really happening, and where is Assad? Let’s debunk the fake claims.

Hundreds of People Queue at the Syria-Turkey Border

This is Beirut 2024-12-09 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Following the announcement of the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, hundreds of Syrians who sought refuge in Turkey are now heading back home.

Under Assad, 'the Walls Had Ears'

This is Beirut 2024-12-09 15:49 - Reading : less than a minute

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After the sudden and unexpected fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians in Damascus express their relief and optimism for the future.

The Syrian Civil War: From 2011 to 2024

This is Beirut 2024-12-08 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute

From pro-democracy protests to the collapse of the Assad regime, over 13 years of the Syrian Civil War ended on December 8, 2024.

VideosAssad's Fall: Syrian Refugees in Beirut Speak Out

Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-12-08 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Syrian refugees living in Beirut expressed cautious optimism after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Syrian refugees living in Beirut expressed cautious optimism after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. pic.twitter.com/goh7wrxeLM— This is Beirut (@ThisIsBeirut_) December 8, 2024     With AFP

ReportJubilant Crowds Celebrate in Masnaa as Syrians Begin to Return Home

Cian Ward 2024-12-08 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Crowds celebrating the downfall of Bashar al-Assad flooded the Masnaa crossing on Sunday, as people began to return home to Syria, many for the first time in a decade.

VideosFamilies of Kidnapped and Disappeared Demand Action

Rayan Chami 2024-12-07 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Kidnapped Disappeared Syria

Following the release of Lebanese detainees in Syria, the Committee of the Families of the Kidnapped and Disappeared urges immediate government action. With renewed determination, families continue their fight for answers, as the search for missing loved ones remains a national priority.