Relatives of Bashar Assad arrested as they tried to fly out of Lebanon …
Dec 27, 2024 · Assad’s uncle departed the day before. Rasha Khazem, the wife of Duraid Assad — the son of former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of Bashar Assad — and their daughter, Shams, were smuggled illegally into Lebanon and were trying to fly to Egypt when they were arrested, according to five Lebanese officials familiar with the case.
Relatives of Bashar Assad arrested as they tried to fly out of Lebanon …
Dec 27, 2024 · Rasha Khazem, the wife of Duraid Assad — the son of former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of Bashar Assad — and their daughter, Shams, were smuggled illegally into Lebanon and ...
How decades of Assad regime interference left lingering ... - Arab News
10 hours ago · The late Hafez Assad, who seized power in 1970, “lived in constant fear of coup and conspiracy,” Syrian historian Sami Moubayed told Arab News. “Lebanon was where many of his worst threats ...
Diminished Hezbollah is weaker by toppling of Bashar Assad | AP News
Dec 14, 2024 · With Assad gone, the militant group based in Lebanon is even weaker. Hezbollah was dealt a major blow during 14 months of war with Israel. The toppling of Assad, who had strong ties to Iran, has now crippled its ability to bounce back by cutting off a vital weapons-smuggling route through Syria.
Syria news: Bashar Assad's relatives arrested, officials say | CTV News
Dec 27, 2024 · Rasha Khazem, the wife of Duraid Assad — the son of former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of Bashar Assad — and their daughter, Shams, were smuggled illegally into Lebanon and ...
Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands …
Dec 28, 2024 · BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly forged passports.. Also on Saturday, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrians — including former officers in the Syrian army under Assad — to the new Syrian authorities after they ...
Syria's Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says - ABC News
Dec 9, 2024 · As Assad resigned and fled Syria, rebel forces moved into Damascus as citizens celebrated there and in the streets of Aleppo, where the rebel offensive began 11 days ago.
How the fall of Assad regime marks a new chapter for Lebanon
Dec 9, 2024 · Anti-Assad factions in Lebanon will push for a more independent relationship with Syria, while Assad's remaining allies will seek new regional partners to fill the void. "The collapse of Assad's regime will fundamentally reshape Lebanon’s political landscape," Al-Ghoul said.
Two of Assad’s relatives arrested as they tried to fly out of Lebanon ...
Dec 28, 2024 · BEIRUT, Lebanon — The wife and daughter of one of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s cousins were arrested Friday at the Beirut airport, where they attempted to fly out with allegedly ...
Assad's fall paves the way for 'normal ties' between Lebanon, new …
Dec 24, 2024 · Syrian President Bashar Assad's ouster has ended Iran's 40-year dominance and quest for hegemony in the region, further weakened his allies in Lebanon and created a new opportunity for ...