
A Change of Scene for Syrian Refugees?
After Assad’s fall in December 2024, many refugees have returned to neighboring countries—but only a small fraction in Europe plan to go back.

After Assad’s fall in December 2024, many refugees have returned to neighboring countries—but only a small fraction in Europe plan to go back.

Western heads of state ignore the fact that al-Sharaa’s HTS is classified as a terrorist group by the UN, the EU, and the UK.

Two-thirds of the assembly was elected by delegates; the remaining third will be named by interim president al-Sharaa.

Local committees in Syria have cast their ballots to select members of a transitional parliament, in a process some deem undemocratic.

Not since 1947 has a member of Syria’s Jewish community taken a seat in parliament, leaving the minority unrepresented for over 70 years.

Prosecutors say Anwar S. led a militia in Aleppo that allegedly tortured and killed protesters during Syria’s 2011 unrest.

“The dream of a pluralistic society where our identity can thrive feels increasingly unattainable under the shadow of Islamist governance.”

Adrien Guihal and 46 other French nationals transferred to Iraq from Syria are under investigation for crimes linked to the Islamic State.

The Israeli prime minister announced at a cabinet meeting that peace agreements with Lebanon and Syria may be soon on the table.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is traveling to the United States to attend the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.