Syrian rebels take Damascus, ending Assad's rule; UK cautions on political path forward.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has fallen, with rebels seizing control of Damascus. UK PM Keir Starmer welcomed the end of Assad's "barbaric" rule but emphasized the need for a political solution and expressed caution about engaging with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group with ties to al-Qaeda. The UK is reviewing HTS's status as a terrorist group. The situation raises concerns over potential instability and refugee flows.

December 08, 2024
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