In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party …

4 days ago · A year ago, Syria’s new leader pledged to 'close the notorious prisons' run by Bashar al-Assad. But prisons and detention centers are again operating. And beatings, extortion and …

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Dec 18, 2025 · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of …

Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.

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3 days ago · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Nov 17, 2025 · Syria ended a 14-year civil war last year, but the humanitarian crisis continues. Here’s what is happening in Syria, and what you can do to help people recover from the conflict.

Conflict parties in Syria, most notably the Assad regime, committed serious and widespread human rights violations and abuses. The Assad regime fell on December 8 and much of its …

1 day ago · Hacked communications and a social media analysis reveal how former regime leaders are trying to arm fighters and exert influence as far away as Washington.