By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to …

Jan 7, 2026 · 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 Syria, including maps, …

20 hours ago · Hundreds flee to government-held areas in north Syria ahead of possible offensive 1 of 4 | Displaced Syrians walk to cross at a river crossing near the village of Rasm al-Harmil al-Imam in the …

Dec 5, 2025 · Former loyalists to Bashar al-Assad who fled Syria after the dictator’s fall are funneling millions of dollars to tens of thousands of potential fighters.

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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 leadership fled …

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