Syria’s New Leader Warns Loyalists Against Profiting From War
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa made a joke at his former rebel base when more than 100 of his loyalists showed up in luxury SUVs, saying, “I didn’t know the salaries the government pays were this high!” Sharaa scolded the assembled officials and business figures, asking, “Have you forgotten you are the sons of the revolution?” […]
A new era for Syria: Celebrating the end of the Assad regime
On January 9, 2025, Syrians celebrated a major milestone—the first month since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. This event ended over five decades of Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war. Assad fled to Russia on December 8 and has remained unseen since, signaling the start of a hopeful new chapter for Syria. Thousands […]
