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Lina Sinjab

BBC's correspondent, based in Beirut. She reports on the situation in Syria and Israel's involvement.

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Dec 9, 2024 • 28min

The final hours of the Assad regime

Lina Sinjab, a BBC Middle East correspondent and a Syrian national, recounts her first-hand experiences in a freshly liberated Damascus after President Bashar al-Assad's flight. She paints a vivid picture of celebrations mixed with chaos as rebels close in on the capital. Meanwhile, Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent, analyzes the implications of this regime change for Syria's future. Together, they discuss the emotional turmoil of civilians, the hope for democracy, and the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the region.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 29min

Syria withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city

Tom Bateman, the State Department correspondent, provides insights into the recent withdrawal of Syrian forces from Sweida city amid ongoing tensions. Lina Sinjab, BBC's correspondent based in Beirut, discusses the implications of Israel's military involvement and the humanitarian crisis resulting from continued conflict. They also touch on the precarious diplomacy between the U.S. and Israel, stressing the challenges of delivering aid in war zones. The episode dives into a groundbreaking three-person IVF technique, marking a significant leap in genetic technology.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 35min

What Next for Syria?

Lina Sinjab, BBC’s Middle East correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from Damascus following the fall of the Assad regime. Mina Al-Lami, BBC Monitoring’s chief Jihadist media specialist, discusses the transformation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leadership and its efforts to gain legitimacy. Steve Rosenberg, BBC’s Russia editor, analyzes the implications of Bashar al-Assad seeking asylum in Moscow, affecting Putin's standing. Together, they explore the challenges and hopes of Syrians navigating this chaotic political landscape.

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