T/syria

  1. Mother of Missing U.S. Journalist Asks Syria’s New Leaders for Help Foreign, January 20

    Debra Tice, whose son Austin was abducted near Damascus in 2012, said the rebel group that toppled the Assad regime promised support in helping to find him.

  2. On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces Video, January 17

    After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, The New York Times joined a group of former rebel soldiers trying to enforce law and order in a country grappling with the ghosts of its past.

  3. Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home Magazine, January 17

    With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country.

  4. Ucrania, Medio Oriente, China: ¿cuáles son los retos del Pentágono en el nuevo gobierno de EE. UU.? En español, January 16

    El nuevo secretario de Defensa enfrentará retos importantes en el mundo y en casa.

  5. Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge. Foreign, January 15

    The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.

  6. New Administration to Take Over in Challenging Era for the Pentagon Washington, January 14

    The incoming defense secretary will face several challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the turmoil in the Middle East.

  7. Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities Foreign, January 12

    Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.

  8. Syria Confronts an Immense Challenge: Justice for Assad Regime Crimes Foreign, January 12

    The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.

  9. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader Foreign, January 11

    The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

  10. Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay Foreign, January 11

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.

  11. Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened Foreign, January 10

    A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

  12. Effectively Banned by the Government, a Syrian Film Resurfaces Culture, January 10

    “Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.

  13. Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS Op Ed, January 9

    The terrorist attack in New Orleans serves as a grim reminder that the group is still able to transform personal crises into public tragedy.

  14. Egypt’s Economy Is Damaged. It Sees a Scapegoat, and a Potential Fix, in Refugees. Foreign, January 9

    Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.

  15. Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits Foreign, January 8

    For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

  16. Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad Foreign, January 7

    The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

  17. At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’ Foreign, January 7

    Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

  18. Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon Op Ed, January 7

    The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate into their own hands.

  19. Al-Assad Is Out, but So Is a Revered Queen: Textbook Changes Unsettle Syrians Foreign, January 6

    Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.

  20. Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations Foreign, January 5

    Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.

  21. In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Freedoms Off Limits Under al-Assad Foreign, January 5

    Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.

  22. Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability Foreign, January 4

    Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

  23. How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today Foreign, January 4

    A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

  24. European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government Foreign, January 3

    Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.

  25. Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders Foreign, January 3

    The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

  26. What to Know About the Islamic State Foreign, January 1

    The group whose flag was found after a New Orleans truck-ramming attack has never stopped orchestrating and inspiring acts of terror.

  27. Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit. Foreign, December 31

    The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status.

  28. Syria’s Rebel Leader Offers Hint of Timetable for Potential Elections Foreign, December 30

    Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like.

  29. Syria’s New Government Steps Up Pursuit of Assad Loyalists Foreign, December 28

    Finding the remnants of the old dictatorship and bringing them to justice has emerged as a top priority for the new administration in Syria.

  30. In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan Washington, December 27

    American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.

  31. Syria’s Alawite Minority, Favored by the Assads, Looks Nervously to the Future Foreign, December 27

    Amid an outcry for justice and accountability and threats online, a once-dominant group is feeling deep anxiety after the ouster of Syria’s dictator.

  32. Los últimos días del régimen de Bashar al Asad En español, December 27

    Antes de perder el poder, Al Asad buscó apoyo extranjero y después huyó de Siria en medio de planes de un discurso que nunca sucedió.

  33. Syrian Government Forces Hunt for a Senior Assad Official Foreign, December 26

    Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

  34. If Syrian Chemical Weapons Were Found, the U.S. Army Could Safely Destroy Them Washington, December 25

    A civilian team at a base in Maryland disposed of Syrian toxins a decade ago after hundreds of people were killed in a nerve agent attack.

  35. Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under a Single Government Foreign, December 25

    As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the country.

  36. From Fighters to Policemen in a Post-Assad Damascus Video, December 25

    As the rebels who ousted Syria’s longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad, transition from insurgents to administrators, maintaining order in the streets of the capital has become a top priority.

  37. Burning of a Christmas Tree in Syria Sets Off Protests Foreign, December 24

    The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

  38. A Visual Guide to the Tangled Alliances and Rivalries in Syria Interactive, December 24

    After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.

  39. Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership Foreign, December 23

    Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.

  40. U.N. Faces Record Humanitarian Aid Shortfall — but Not for Ukrainians Foreign, August 22

    Soaring needs and wealthy countries’ focus on Ukraine have left aid agencies with too little money to address the world’s other crises, forcing them to cut programs.