Syria

Syrians left waiting for democracy after postponed elections

The political transition is slow and it’s not clear where it’s heading

How a western charity helped the Syrian regime abduct children

Hundreds of children were kidnapped by the state and placed in orphanages during the Syrian civil war. One charity, SOS International, helped disappear them, colluding with military intelligence to break their parents. SOS was able to keep their complicity a secret – until the regime fell

How a western charity helped the Syrian regime abduct children

SOS International helped disappear hundreds of children kidnapped by the state during the Syrian civil war

Hundreds killed in violence sweeping southern Syria

Sectarian clashes between the Druze sect and Bedouin fighters were inflamed by the arrival of government-aligned security forces

Why Israel bombed Syria

Netanyahu has appointed himself protector of a religious minority. But more is at play

The end of the PKK in Turkey could transform the entire region

The Kurdish PKK militant group ended its conflict with Turkey last week, so will it bring peace to the region?

Trump ends sanctions and gives Syria a future

But US sanctions relief is only the first step in a long and dangerous journey