Syria, ISIS and U.S. troops
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An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.
Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.
Bashar al-Assad fled for Russia a year ago as rebels commanded by Syria‘s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seized Damascus and ended his rule
Syrians took to the streets to celebrate one year since the fall of the Assad regime, but in the background post-war reconstruction has been slow and sectarian violence is on the rise. Lina Sinjab has been travelling the country and reflects on the challenges ahead.
The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder that U.S. troops are still operating in the country.
Like Marwan, the country is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left an estimated half a million people dead, millions more displaced, and the country battered and divided.
Despite Russia's previous support for Assad, Russian influence in Syria not only endures thanks to energy ties but has expanded and formalized.
The United States must provide sustained support to Syria’s transition to a new political order, including humanitarian assistance, in order to ensure regional stability and U.S. national
A woman from Syria's Alawite minority has spoken about her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and raped by gunmen
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One year after Syria ouster, al-Assad lives under strict Russian supervision in Moscow exile
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.