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Twin roadside bombs in Damascus destroy bus carrying Syrian troops, kill 14, state media says
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The Week Unwrapped: Exiles, revolting prisoners and sporting health
podcast Will Syrian criminals be allowed home? How did an American prison fall into the hands of inmates? And why are sports stars struggling with their mental health?
By The Week Staff Published
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From the Arab Spring to a refugee crisis: exploring Syria’s decade of civil war
In Depth Ten years after the first battles between Syrian government forces and the armed opposition, no resolution is in sight
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U.S. troops come under fire in Syria day after airstrikes targeted militias
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By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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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’
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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
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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
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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 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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