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Here’s what triggered the latest deadly sectarian clashes in Syria, and why it matters
Clashes between Bedouin tribes, government forces and members of a minority sect in Syria have left dozens dead and once ...
Women played key roles in Syria’s revolution. Now they’ve been pushed to the margins
Syria now stands at a crossroads. Will it ensure women’s meaningful participation and follow a path to peace? Or will things ...
To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust — in each other
They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides ...
Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces clash with Druze militias
BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government ...
After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ...
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the ...
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US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS after it toppled Assad; Christian group decries 'injustice'
The United States government has revoked its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a foreign terrorist organization, seven ...
Over 50 killed in Syrian sectarian clashes as Israel strikes government tanks in ‘clear warning’
Sectarian fighting between the Druze and Bedouins in southern Syria has killed over 50 people, with Israel intervening with ...
Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post-Assad revelers
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets
Under the Assad regime, Saydnaya prison became a mass-killing machine; ‘a symbol of shame for the whole world.’ ...
Israel Strikes Syria After Clashes Involving Druze Minority
Israel launched attacks in southern Syria on Monday after deadly clashes that involved the Druze community, a minority group that the Jewish state has pledged to protect.