Ancient Syrian Town Seeks Interfaith Peace After Long War
Syria’s civil war drove a wedge between the residents of the small town of Maaloula, where two-thirds are Christian and one-third Muslim. Can they live together peacefully again?
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.
Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago
A group of Jews who left Syria decades ago wants sanctions relief for a government with former ties to Al Qaeda, despite wariness from other Jewish groups and from Israel.
Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army
The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.
Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in…
Syria’s Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad
The choice of cabinet officials was seen as a litmus test for whether the rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad would deliver on a pledge to create a government representative of…
Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal with Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.
Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group.