Damascus was the seat of the Umayyad Caliphate and a provincial capital under the Mamluk Sultanate. The modern Syrian state was established in the mid-20th century after centuries of …

2 days ago · Long-suppressed internal tensions led to the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011. Assad’s brutal response to the civil war failed to keep him in power and, after a …

Dec 8, 2025 · Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.

Jan 7, 2025 · 2011 - Outbreak of the Syrian civil war. Inspired by the "Arab Spring" uprisings, confrontation between the government and opposition soon develops into a multi-sided fight …

Nov 19, 2025 · Three campaigns drove the conflict: coalition efforts to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State, violence between the Syrian government and opposition forces, and military …

The Syrian Arab Republic, positioned at the heart of West Asia, occupies one of the most historically and strategically significant locations in the Middle East.

In this In Focus section, UN News provides comprehensive coverage of the crisis, its impact and the urgent actions needed for Syria’s stability and recovery. Stay informed on the latest...

Syria, [e] officially the Syrian Arab Republic, [f][15] is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the …

Syria Free after 21 years in Assad prisons, a Syrian adjusts to being home Fouad Naal, 52, was in Sednaya and Adra prisons for 21 years until December 8, 2024. A year later, he tells his story.

Nov 30, 2024 · As Assad’s forces crushed the pro-democracy movement, an armed opposition began to form made up of small organic militias and some defectors from the Syrian military.