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Al-Assad expresses mistrust in Geneva talks with Syrian opposition

Al-Assad expresses mistrust in Geneva talks with Syrian opposition
Jan Kuhlmann and Albert Otti (dpa) | 11/01/2019 | Politics
GENEVA, Jan Kuhlmann and Albert Otti (dpa)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad cast doubt on UN-brokered intra-Syrian talks in Geneva on Thursday, when he called opposition delegates terrorists and said that the talks could not pave the way to a broader peace process. The intra-Syrian negotiations on...
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Syrian president attacks 'thief' Erdogan during troops visit

Syrian president attacks 'thief' Erdogan during troops visit
dpa | 10/22/2019 | News
BEIRUT (dpa)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a "thief," the state-run news agency SANA reported on Tuesday. ”Erdogan is a thief ... he has robbed the factories, wheat and oil, and today he is robbing the land,” SANA quoted al-Assad as saying...
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Syria’s al-Assad replaces defence minister in cabinet reshuffle

Syria’s al-Assad replaces defence minister in cabinet reshuffle
dpa | 01/02/2018 | Politics
DAMASCUS (dpa)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose country is torn apart by civil war, on Monday replaced the nation's defence minister in a cabinet reshuffle. Brigadier Ali Ayoub has replaced Fahd al-Freig as defence minister, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. Ministers of the industry...
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US says Assad may be preparing chemical attack, warns ‘heavy price’

US says Assad may be preparing chemical attack, warns ‘heavy price’
Olivia Hampton | 06/27/2017 | Politics
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, Olivia Hampton- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may be preparing another chemical weapons attack, one that would result in the "mass murder" of civilians, the White House said Monday, warning the regime would pay a "heavy price" if it went ahead with such an assault. The...
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Trump, May aim to convince Moscow to end Assad support

Trump, May aim to convince Moscow to end Assad support
AFP | 04/11/2017 | Politics
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM- A "window of opportunity" exists to convince Moscow to end its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, British Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump said in a phone call Monday. "The prime minister and the president agreed that a window of...
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Syria's Assad says willing to hold early presidential vote

Syria's Assad says willing to hold early presidential vote
AFP | 04/03/2016 | Politics
DAMASCUS, SYRIA- President Bashar al-Assad has said he is willing to hold early presidential elections, as sharp differences over his fate hamper efforts to resolve Syria's five-year civil war. The opposition has long demanded Assad step down at the beginning of any transitional period, but the...
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Syria regime says Assad ouster 'red line' ahead of peace talks

Syria regime says Assad ouster 'red line' ahead of peace talks
Rim Haddad with Layal Abou Rahal | 03/13/2016 | Politics
DAMASCUS, SYRIA, Rim Haddad with Layal Abou Rahal in Geneva- Syria's warring sides clashed over the fate of President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday, with the government vowing his ouster remains a "red line" for looming peace talks while the opposition vowed to see him go dead or alive. The...
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Assad must go at start of Syria transition, says Saudi

Assad must go at start of Syria transition, says Saudi
AFP | 03/06/2016 | Politics
PARIS, FRANCE- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must leave office as soon as a transitional authority is set up, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Saturday, insisting there is no way he can retain power. Talks between the regime and Syrian opposition, due to resume next week in Geneva, aim...
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Assad must go at start of Syria transition, says Saudi

Assad must go at start of Syria transition, says Saudi
| 03/06/2016 | Politics
PARIS, FRANCE- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must leave office as soon as a transitional authority is set up, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Saturday, insisting there is no way he can retain power. Talks between the regime and Syrian opposition, due to resume next week in Geneva, aim...
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