Syrian civil war
From Fear to Film: How Syria's Forbidden Regime Sites Became TV Drama Locations
Dec 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
In a dramatic transformation of Syria's post-Assad landscape, formerly feared military and intelligence facilities have become filming locations for TV series depicting the regime's fall. Directors like Mohamad Abdul Aziz are now creating shows in places once synonymous with oppression, including the Mazzeh airbase and Palestine Branch detention center. "The King's Family" and other productions scheduled for Ramadan viewing represent a new era of creative expression as filmmakers explore previously forbidden stories about life under Assad's rule.
Syria One Year After Assad: A Nation's Struggle for Healing and Reconstruction
Dec 09, 2025 02:16 am CST
One year after Bashar al-Assad's unexpected overthrow, Syria faces immense challenges in national reconciliation, economic recovery, and physical reconstruction. While former prisoners and refugees return home, sectarian tensions, landmine casualties, and economic hardship remain significant obstacles in the country's path toward stability under interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership.
Shocking Leaked Video Shows Former Syrian President Assad Calling for "Slaughter" in Ghouta and Mocking Putin
Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Controversial videos of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have surfaced online, revealing disturbing private conversations where he calls for "slaughter" in Ghouta and mocks Russian President Putin. The leaked footage emerges as Syria marks the first anniversary of Assad's overthrow, providing a glimpse into the former dictator's mindset during his regime that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced citizens.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic First Visit to the United States to Meet President Trump
Nov 09, 2025 09:39 am CST
In a historic diplomatic milestone, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit America since Syria's 1946 independence. Following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist, Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security and potential rebuilding assistance for war-torn Syria.
UN Removes Sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Ahead of Historic Trump Meeting
Nov 07, 2025 05:02 am CST
The United Nations Security Council has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa just before his scheduled White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. The US-drafted resolution also removed restrictions on Syria's Interior Minister as Washington shifts its policy toward Damascus following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and 13 years of civil war.
France Issues Third Arrest Warrant Against Bashar al-Assad for Syrian Chemical Attacks
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
France has issued a third arrest warrant against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for deadly chemical attacks in 2013, including those in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people with sarin nerve gas. This warrant replaces a previous one annulled due to presidential immunity and joins two other outstanding warrants against Assad, who now lives in exile in Russia following his overthrow in Syria's devastating civil war.
Post-Assad Syria: Sectarian Violence and Execution-Style Killings Plague Suwayda Region
Oct 23, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Ten months after Bashar al-Assad's fall, Syria faces renewed sectarian violence as Ahmed al-Shara's government fails to protect minorities. The Suwayda massacre, documented through verified videos showing execution-style killings of Druze civilians, has led to calls for secession as religious tensions escalate across the fractured nation.
Syria's $216 Billion Reconstruction Challenge: World Bank Reveals Massive Costs After 13 Years of Civil War
Oct 21, 2025 10:33 pm CST
The World Bank has released a comprehensive report revealing Syria faces a staggering $216 billion reconstruction bill following 13 years of devastating civil war. Infrastructure accounts for nearly half of all damages, with costs estimated at ten times Syria's projected 2024 GDP. The new government is now seeking international partnerships to rebuild the war-torn nation as it faces unprecedented reconstruction challenges.
Uncovering "Operation Move Earth": How Assad's Regime Secretly Relocated Thousands of Bodies from Syrian Mass Graves
Oct 19, 2025 11:25 am CST
A groundbreaking Reuters investigation reveals how Bashar al-Assad's regime conducted a secret two-year operation called "Operation Move Earth" to relocate thousands of bodies from a major mass grave near Damascus to a remote desert location. The covert mission, carried out between 2019-2021, aimed to conceal evidence of atrocities as Assad sought to rehabilitate his international image. With at least 34 trenches stretching 2 kilometers, the newly discovered Dhumair grave site may contain tens of thousands of bodies, representing one of the largest undocumented mass graves from Syria's civil war.
Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit
Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.