Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled
Qaboun neighbourhood in Damascus was almost completely destroyed by al-Assad forces in revenge for perceived opposition.
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Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains ‘fluid’.
Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus
Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found dead this week.
American man found near Damascus after seven months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri, says he was held for seven months in Syria’s infamous Sednaya prison
US man found wandering near Damascus after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman told CBS that he was detained upon entering Syria seven months ago.
At a Syria morgue, people search for loved ones killed by Assad regime
People rushed to morgues in Damascus to search for loved ones who perished in Bashar al-Assad’s infamous prisons.
Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus
Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some…
On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path
In a matter of days, Syria’s capital — once the stronghold of Bashar al-Assad’s government — became the epicenter of…
After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation
HTS-linked Mohammed al-Bashir has been tasked with forming a transitional government.
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria