rebels seize town of Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria

They are further expanding their presence in the country. The Syrian rebels who took power in Damascus, after ousting Bashar al-Assad, claimed on Tuesday, December 10, to have captured the town of Deir Ezzor in the east of the country. For its part, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH) reported that Kurdish forces had withdrawn towards surrounding localities. Follow our live stream.

The leader of the ass rebelsure that there will be no “other” war in the country. Abu Mohammed al-Joulani said that the Syrian people were “exhausted” by years of war in the country and declared that there would be no“other”in a short interview on Tuesday with Sky News.

The Prime Minister in charge of the transition promises stability. Mohammed al-Bashir was named Prime Minister in charge of the transition on Tuesday. Immediately appointed, the man born in 1983 promised calm and stability to the Syrians, after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's power during a dazzling offensive by a coalition of rebels. Bachir was appointed by the “general command” of the rebel coalition “Prime Minister responsible for leading the transitional government until March 1”according to a press release.

At least 218 dead in fighting between pro-Ankara and pro-Kurdish forces in three days. This is the report communicated Tuesday evening by the OSDH. According to the NGO, “218 members of pro-Kurdish forces and pro-Ankara factions were killed during three days of fighting in and around Manbij”where Turkish-backed factions launched an offensive. The OSDH added that fighting continued in the Raqqa region.