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Inside Assad’s hasty escape: The downfall of Syria’s ruling elite
Several Assad allies, including Maher and Mamlouk, sought refuge in Russia and Lebanon.
Editorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us all
OPINION: The ripple effects of a post-Bashar al-Assad world could spread to NZ.
Terrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prison
Mark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.
How Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's future
Mohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.
Syrian assets worth $190m frozen in Switzerland
But a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.
Syria after Assad: What’s happening and what comes next
New York Times: A guide to understanding where things stand in Syria.
'Every day more hope is lost': Families search notorious prison
Liberated prisoners found alive in Sednaya; families cling to hope amid chaos.
Queen Elizabeth's signed portrait among items found in al-Assad's 'treasure room'
Luxury luggage, Ferraris and a Fifa award found in the ousted Syrian president's palace.
Israeli strikes hit Syrian ships as Assad ousted from power
Israel strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.
'Human slaughterhouse': What to know about Syria’s notorious Saydnaya Prison
New York Times: Tens of thousands were detained, tortured and killed during the Civil War.
With Assad gone, a brutal dictatorship ends. But the new risks are huge
New York Times: Will Assad's fall usher in a new era for Syria and the Middle East?
Syria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-Assad
US, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.
Desperate race to free prisoners from Assad's 'human slaughterhouse'
Footage reveals dictator's prisons: Torture, mass hangings, and a 3-year-old freed.
Watch: Syrians storm Assad's palace, find his luxury car collection
Videos show fighters and civilians inside the sprawling New Shaab Palace.
Seeking loved ones: Tearful reunions as inmates freed from Syria’s most brutal prison
Amidst chaos, families seek news of more than 100,000 missing detainees as prisons fall.
Analysis: Assad's fall - a new chapter begins in Syria's turbulent history
ANALYSIS: As Assad flees to Moscow; Turkey calls for an inclusive power transition.
How rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad
New York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
'A new era': Emotional celebrations across Syria mark end of 'tyrant' rule
Assad and his family are now in Moscow, according to Russian news agencies.
War monitor says Syrian president has fled the country
Assad reportedly leaves Syria as Islamist rebels capture Homs and enter Damascus.
Mass exodus: Thousands of Alawites leave Homs for coastal safety
Tens of thousands of Alawites flee Homs as rebels advance, fearing for their safety.
Syrian airstrike kills journalist amid fierce battle for Hama
Rebels advance on Hama as airstrikes kill journalist; Assad raises military salaries.
Russia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in Mediterranean drills
Russia's Tartus base may be at risk as rebels capture Aleppo in Syria.
Executions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’
Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.
Rebels in control of Aleppo as Iran pledges support for Syrian regime, military
Iran's Araghchi meets Assad, pledging support amid rebels' seizure of Aleppo.
Syrian government loses control of Aleppo for first time since civil war began
'The walls fell on us.'
Syrian rebels capture majority of Aleppo; Russia responds with air strikes
'We’ve been waiting for this' for years, says rebel fighter.