The optimism about changes in Syria should be tempered by a look at what is in, and what's out, in the new regime's schoolbooks.

Human Rights First today released an extensive new report detailing both positive developments and serious human rights concerns in Syria following the fall of the Assad government in December 2024.

Human Rights First (HRF) travelled to northeastern Syria to meet with human rights defenders as the country goes through a massive transition following the December 2024 overthrow of the Assad ...

Ghayath Al-Farah, Syria's Deputy Tourism Minister, said in an interview with Zaman al‑Wasl TV, translated from Arabic: "Burkinis or Sharia-compliant clothes are accepted in public swimming places and ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting most US sanctions on Syria this week, cementing a sea change in his ...

It’s been six months since longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled following a stunning rebel offensive that saw ...

It's been six months since longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled following a stunning rebel offensive that saw ...

An independent investigator is being sanctioned by the United States over her work scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territory ...

The regime remains a grave threat to the region and the West, to say nothing of Iranians themselves, writes Roya Boroumand.

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes on amendment to the Trump-backed Republican domestic policy bill.

MAX RODENBECK is Project Director for Israel/Palestine at the International Crisis Group. He was previously Bureau Chief for ...

Fireworks blast in California, Gaza aid scandal, Russia backs Taliban—Thursday evening's headlines span chaos from Esparto to ...