Bashar Al-Assad

Arab Spring: US Envoy’s Hero’s Welcome and Fear of US Flag

Syrian protesters gave US envoy a hero’s welcome, but he was too afraid to allow the US flag on his car. Syria: He is aiding “militants.”

Gun Battles Continue in Hama

Violence continues in the central Syrian city of Hama where 23 people have been killed in clashes with Assad's regime; activists call for boycotts.

Amnesty Accuses Syria of Crimes; 14 More Civilians Killed

Amnesty International has accused Syria of crimes against humanity, but Assad’s forces continue to gun down protesters, killing 14 more Tuesday.

Residents Mobilize to Defend Hama in Syria

Residents in Hama, Syria are mobilizing to deny security forces access to the city after six, including a 12yo boy, were killed by Assad's troops

Iran’s Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence Chief

Iran is directly helping Assad, aiding the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and assisting Sudan, warns IDF’s Intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi.

Shooting of Boxing Champ May Lead to Knockout of Assad

Syrian protests spread in numbers and frequency as Assad’s forces shoot to kill and wound an Olympic boxing champ. Police confiscate mobile videos.

Video: Cold-Blooded Shooting of Syrian Youth by Assad’s Troops

Video: Assad’s troops shoot youth on street. Troops raid homes in Hama, north of Damascus, as protest movement closes in on Assad.

Syrians Take to the Streets as Crackdown Continues

Tens of thousands of Syrians took to the streets chanting President Bashar Assad should "leave"; 3 killed as assault on northern villages goes on.

Syria Fails to Deflect Criticism Onto 'Israeli Occupation'

Assad's regime tried to shift focus from its brutal crackdown to Israel's presence in the Golan during a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Aleppo Braces for Mass Protests

Syria's economic hub of Aleppo is bracing itself for mass rallies as activists call for protesters to 'light the spark of revolution.'

Sinking Economy May Overthrow Assad

Assad’s brutal suppression of the Arab Spring uprising cannot overcome a new obstacle to his remaining in power – a crumbling economy.

Obama’s ‘Fantasy’ Rejects Bringing Home Envoy from Syria

Obama rebuffs increasing demands to recall US ambassador from Damascus and wants to “engage” Assad, a policy France has implied is a fantasy.

Israel Warns Assad He Is on Death List If He Attacks: Report

A Kuwaiti newspaper reports Israel has warned Assad that he will be targeted if he tries to start a war with Israel to solve his own problems.

Syrian Protesters Warn of ‘Volcano’ This Week

Syrian troops continue to shoot and kill mourners and refugees flee to Lebanon as the protest movement warns of a “volcano” this week.

Syrian Forces Kill 9 After Friday Prayers

Syrian forces killed 9 anti-government demonstrators after Friday afternoon Muslim prayers as 13 weeks of demands for reform, repression, continues

Syria Thumbs Its Nose at West

Syrian’s Foreign Minister echoes Ahmadinejad, blames the West for no reforms, vows Syria will be a great democracy and takes a snipe at Obama.

Assad Follows Speech for ‘Dialogue’ With Murder of 7 Protesters

Assad’s army and police killed seven more protesters 24 hours after he promised a “national dialogue.” Ehud Barak: Assad will fall in six months.

Syrian Unrest Spills Blood in Lebanon

Tripoli is under Lebanese army guard after seven people were killed as pro and anti-Assad groups clashed hours after the prime minister visited.

Assad Expresses Love for Syrians, Stops Exodus to Turkey

Assad addresses his country, expressing love, promising reforms and warning of a conspiracy - while troops block Syrians from fleeing to Turkey.

Tens of Thousands Rally in Syria Despite Crackdown

Tens of thousands flooded onto Syria's streets after Friday afternoon prayers to protest Assad's regime despite the President's bloody crackdown.

Clinton: Iran Helps Syrian Brutality; Tehran Warns US

Clinton charges Iran with physically aiding Syrian forces in the brutal violence against the protest movement, Tehran warns US, “Don’t inter

Document Exposes Syrian Planning for Marches on Golan Heights

A London journalist exposes a Syrian document revealing what Israel claims: Syria planned the march on the Golan, authorized ”shots in the air".

Assad’s Lethal Weapon: The Big Lie

Bashar Assad’s tanks and helicopters attack a northern city under the protection of the Big Lie: Protesters are terrorists. Defectors are martyrs.

IDF: Hizbullah Provocateurs Incited Syrian Border Riots

The IDF released documents this week indicating Hizbullah provocateurs were planted among Syrian rioters on the Israeli border to stir up trouble.

Assad Pushing For Quick Birth of Government in Beirut

Efforts to resolve Beirut's impasse over forming a Cabinet were given new life as embattled Syrian president Bashar Assad pushes for resolution.

Syrian Refugees in Turkey Tell of Assad's Forces' Cruelty

As UN Security Council nears formulation of resolution to condemn Syria, more reports of Syrian gov't cruelty are heard from refugees in Turkey.

Assad Forms National Dialogue Committee

Syrian President Assad forms a committee to set up bases for a national dialogue, releases political prisoners.

Assad Announces Amnesty, Opposition Unimpressed

Assad grants general amnesty for crimes committed before May 31, 2011. "It's too little, too late," say opposition members.

Iran Helps Syria Kill Protesters; Tanks Surround Two Cities

Iran has sent more security forces to help Syria’s war against the growing protest movement while tanks surround two more cities this weekend.

EU Freezes Assad’s Cash

Asset freeze and visa ban slapped on Bashar Assad and nine other members of Syria’s government.

EU Will Extend Syria Sanctions, Include Assad

European Union expected to extend its sanctions on Syria next week to include Assad, diplomat says.

US Targets Syria's Assad With Sanctions

The United States targets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, six top officials, with economic sanctions aimed at attenuating his brutal crackdown.

Assad Admits 'Mistakes,' Keeps Shooting

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad admits his forces have "made mistakes," but keeps on shooting as International pressure mounts.

Clinton Says US Pressuring Syria As Assad Cracks Down

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States continues efforts pressure Syria as Assad's crackdown intensifies.

Syrian Tanks Shell Homes; Rebels Attack Soldiers

Syrian tanks on Wednesday shelled residences in Homs, the country’s third largest city as Assad continues to defy Western warnings.

Assad’s Cousin Says an Unstable Syria is Bad for Israel

What’s bad for Bashar Assad is bad for Israel, and vice versa, the Syria dictator’s cousin tells The New York Times as the death toll passes 700.

Assad’s Forces Kill Women Protesters and Child

Assad’s’ forces shot and killed women and at least one child. Protesters stand up to brute force. Video: Demonstrators topple statue of Assad.

Syrian Security Forces Kill 6+; Arrest Opposition Leader

Syrian forces kill at least six people with live fire Friday as thousands join "Day of Defiance" demonstrations; opposition leader arrested.

Video: Syrian Soldier’s Testimony on Shooting of Civilians

A video from Syria shows the testimony of a soldier who defected after refusing to kill unarmed civilians. Assad’s forces shot at him.

Turkey’s Ties with Syria Boomerang, Flood of Refugees Feared

Turkey’s pursuit of trade benefits by allying with Syria leaves Ankara bracing for a flood of refugees from Assad’s brutal crackdown on opponents.

Obama Excludes Assad from Symbolic Sanctions against Syria

President Obama bowed to increasing pressure from critics and imposed weak sanctions against three Syrian officials, who will barely be affected.

UN Set to Condemn Syria for Human RIghts Abuses

The United Nations Security Council plans to discuss human rights abuses by the Syrian government against protesters in the country's cities.

Obama Silent as Syrian Death Toll at 400; Tanks Shoot Civilians

US observers are asking out loud why the voice of Obama, who turned his back on Mubarak, is barely heard as Assad’s tanks shoot at civilians.

Assad is ’World’s Most Dangerous Man’ says Joel Brinkley

Assad is the world’s “most dangerous man,” says Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Joel Brinkley. It’s "absurd” that Clinton calls him a reformer.

Syria Shoots Soldiers Who Refuse to Fire on Protesters’

Syrian security forces shoot soldiers who refuse to fire on protesters. After more than 200 are killed, the US “condemns” repression.

Syrian Cabinet Quits Prior to ‘Major’ Speech by Assad

The Syrian Cabinet has quit shortly before Assad, who retains almost total power, is to make a “major’ speech n the wake of protests and killings.

Following Bloody Crackdown Assad Seeks to Appease Demonstrators

After a slow start on Friday, protests erupt in several Syrian towns, prompting a bloody crackdown; Saturday Assad releases hundreds of prisoners.

Daraa Unexpectedly Quiet After A Week of Bloody Clashes

The streets of Daraa, Syria are unexpectedly quiet after week long bloody clashes leave 44 civilians and at least 7 police dead.

Middle East Expert: More People Will Join Syria Protests

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Keidar tells Arutz Sheva: The Syrians are no longer afraid, more and more cities will protest against Assad.

Assad Regime Attempts to Dampen Down the Demonstrations

Syrians mix intimidation with signs of flexibility to deflate demonstrations.

Egypt's New Rulers Friendly with Assad

Egypt's military rulers are ending long-term tension with Syria, and planning “cooperation” with Assad.

Syria Opens Up: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter Unblocked

In likely reaction to the recent developments in Egypt, the Syrian regime has removed a five-year ban on social networking internet sites.

Assad: Revolutions a Result of Regional Political ‘Disease’

Protests that toppled the Tunisian government and threatened the Mubarak regime are a result of a regional political disease, Syria’s Assad says.

Assad Prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ in Syria

“Revolution fever” spreads to Syria, but Assad holds the upper hand. He is lowering prices, says he wants reforms - but still restricts Facebook.

Iran Threatens Israel Once Again

"No room for Israel in the Middle East." So said Ahmadinajad when he met with Syria's Assad in Damascus airport over Yom Kippur.

Human Rights Watch Blasts Syria; Obama Tries to ’Engage' Assad

Human Rights Watch reports of a”wasted decade” in which Assad trampled rights. Obama still eyes Assad as key to Middle East peace.

Syria Warns Israel’s Rift with Turkey ’Undermines Peace’

Syrian President Assad drummed up more warnings of war, blaming Israel for undermining Middle East stability because of its rift with Turkey.

Syria: Peres Offered Golan for Breaking Ties with Iran

Assad claims Peres offered the Golan if Syria breaks with Iran. Peres denies the claim, one day after Iran offered a deal maligned as a trick.

US Renews Sanctions Against Syria For 30th Time

Sanctioned by the United States since the Carter administration in 1979, Syria is back on the state-sponsored terror list for the 30th time.

Rare Meeting Between Mubarak, Assad, and Abdullah in Cairo

In an unusual display of accord, the leaders of Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt will meet to discuss Israel, Iran, and other issues.