Syrian Civil War

Today's Big Question Pundits say Putin’s appointment of new commander signals switch back to ‘bloody, destructive playbook’ from Syrian civil war

By The Week Staff Published 11 October 22

In Depth Moscow deploys nuclear bombers to strengthen Bashar al-Assad’s regime - and boost its own power

By Joe Evans Last updated 28 May 21

In Depth Copenhagen orders refugees back to Damascus claiming security has ‘improved significantly’

By Joe Evans Last updated 16 April 21

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 21 February 20

In Depth Turkish airstrikes ‘neutralise’ 76 Assad fighters as Ankara claims retaliation

By James Ashford Published 4 February 20

In Depth US accused of ‘betrayal’ after stepping aside for Turkish assault on Kurdish-held territory in northern Syria

By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated 10 October 19

In Depth Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Syria hampers the fight against Islamic State

By James Ashford Last updated 9 August 19

In Depth Ankara’s refusal to cede ground to Assad’s army in Idlib fuels fears that peace is far from imminent

By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated 12 July 19

In Depth UN refugee agency says one person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as worldwide total hits record high

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 June 19

Speed Read Amnesty International accuses Assad of ‘crimes against humanity’ as bombing intensifies

By The Week Staff Published 29 May 19

Speed Read Hassan al-Kontar captured his time in the airport over social media, where thousands watched

By The Week Staff Last updated 28 November 18

Speed Read The 44-year-old says he is struggling to speak native language following long captivity by militants

By The Week Staff Published 25 October 18