Bashar al-Assad
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Syria holds presidential elections as war rages on
Speed Read Main opposition boycotts election, describing it as 'theatre written with the blood of Syrians'
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Four truths about the Syrian regime – as exposed by nuns
In Depth For a start, we now know Bashar Assad’s regime does detain children. But there’s more…
By Venetia Rainey Published
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Syrian peace talks resume in Geneva as hundreds escape Homs
In Depth Ceasefire set to continue in the 'capital of the revolution', but what's next for Geneva II?
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Syria 'killed and tortured' 11,000 detainees, say lawyers
In Depth Evidence of 'systemic killing' by government officials emerges day before start of peace talks
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West sends spies to Syria to counter jihadist threat
Speed Read There's a 'schism' between those in West who want Assad gone and those who fear what replaces him
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Putin warns US that Syria strike would be 'aggression'
In Depth Russian president tells Obama he needs UN approval for attack as White House secures bipartisan support
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US says Syrian regime has used chemical weapons twice
In Depth Assad crosses Obama's 'red line' by using sarin gas, but president moving 'cautiously' to intervene
By The Week Staff Published
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Assad’s wife leaves horrors of Syria for England
Speed Read But did Asma al-Assad walk out in disgust - or is shewaiting to rejoin her husband?
By Venetia Rainey Published
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