Because of its religious diversity and bloody history during the civil war, the city is considered a test case for the new ...

Syria’s status as a classic Middle East tourist definition was shredded by civil war. Visitors are now beginning to return, ...

For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?

The regime of the Syrian dictator systematically devastated numerous cities, preventing the displaced from returning to their places of origin. The presence of the new governor of Damascus, Maher ...

By the standards of other cities I have been in or visited shortly after a revolution, Damascus seems on the face of it relatively calm.

Despite returning to a damaged home and lack of services, former refugee Ibtihal remains hopeful, but more international support is needed to meet humanitarian needs and ensure Syria’s lasting ...

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