post-Assad Syria
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 Revives Print Media with First Official Newspaper After Assad's Fall
Dec 02, 2025 12:44 am CST
Syria has launched Al Thawra Al Souriya, its first official newspaper since Bashar al-Assad's regime ended, returning print media after a five-year absence. Information Minister Hamza Mustafa envisions the publication as a platform for free discussion, potentially signaling a shift from the previous era's strict media controls to a more open press environment.
Historic Summit: President Trump Hosts Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House as Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition
Nov 10, 2025 02:00 pm CST
President Trump welcomes Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in a landmark diplomatic meeting, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. This historic summit follows Syria's inclusion in the US-led coalition against ISIS and represents a significant shift in US-Syria relations since the fall of the Assad regime, with discussions focused on permanent sanctions relief and future cooperation.
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.