Syria
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How Russia is using Syria in ‘Cold War-style stand-off’ with West
In Depth Moscow deploys nuclear bombers to strengthen Bashar al-Assad’s regime - and boost its own power
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Syria’s ‘sham’ presidential election: what is the point?
feature Wednesday’s poll is designed to give President Bashar al-Assad ‘a veneer of legitimacy both at home and abroad’
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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Why Denmark is stripping Syrians of residency and sending them home
In Depth Copenhagen orders refugees back to Damascus claiming security has ‘improved significantly’
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Coronavirus: how has Isis dealt with the outbreak of Covid-19?
In Depth Terror group finds new opportunities amid the global pandemic
By Joe Evans Published
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Who are the ‘Assad torturers’ on trial in Germany?
In Depth Two Syrian men are accused of crimes against humanity during civil war
By James Ashford Last updated
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Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘a perfect storm is gathering’
In Depth Millions of refugees in failing states in ‘mortal peril’ from Covid-19 spread
By James Ashford Last updated
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Amir al-Mawli: who is the new Isis leader?
In Depth Terror group’s head thought to have been behind 2014 genocide of Yazidis in Iraq
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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The impact of Turkey’s fight with Syria
Speed Read Moscow and Ankara agree Idlib ceasefire - but analysts fear truce may prove short-lived
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Turkey predicts millions of migrants will head to the EU
Speed Read President Erdogan says Turkey can no longer uphold deal with Europe
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Turkey shoots down Syrian warplanes, kills hundreds of government forces
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Syria war: Idlib air strike kills 33 Turkish troops in fresh escalation
Speed Read Turkey retaliates as situation deteriorates in north-western region
By The Week Staff Published
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Israel strikes Gaza and Syria
Speed Read Tit-for-tat violence escalating in run-up to fresh Israeli elections
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A million trapped Syrians face pitiless government onslaught
In Depth The UN has warned that ‘the biggest humanitarian horror story of the 21st century’ could be about to happen
By William Gritten Last updated
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Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February 2020
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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