The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising
It was a small act of teenage defiance that sparked a revolution, a moment forever inscribed in Syrian history.
Syria's Christians mark a decade since horrific Islamic State attack and worry about their future
The anniversary comes as Christians worry about the future of Syria following the ouster of longtime president Bashar Assad in December by insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border
The Israeli army said late on Saturday that it hit illegal border crossings on the Syrian-Lebanese border, used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement to try to smuggle weapons into Lebanon. "These ...
In Duma, planting the seeds of Syria's postwar future
After the Assad regime fell, Syrian Huda Khayti returned to her hometown, Duma. The ruined city confronted her with the past, ...
In Syria, Joy at a Dictator’s Demise Turns Into Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged ...
Dancing in Damascus: Syrians cling to culture under Islamists' rule
Haddad, feared might be in jeopardy as Islamist rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins in global ...
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Syria’s minority sects concerned new government won’t protect them
When Sunni rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last December, they vowed to form an inclusive Syrian government by March. Sunnis ...
These five newly naturalized Germans will head to the polls. Here’s what they say about the election
More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will have the opportunity to vote in a German national election for the ...
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Syrian Jews hope for revival of ancient heritage
Syria's tiny Jewish community and Syrian Jews abroad are trying to build bridges after Bashar al-Assad's ouster in the hope ...
Daughter of aid worker beheaded by ISIS reads final texts at trial
Bethany Haines read out the last text message she would ever receive from her father, David Haines, before he was abducted ...
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Preserving Cultural Heritage in Syria through War and Transition
Syria’s cultural heritage faces threats from conflict, neglect, and political shifts. Preservation efforts by UNESCO, local initiatives, and international programs highlight the need for cooperation.