Syria's first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

Syria has opened its first public trial of officials connected to the government of former President Bashar Assad.

Main Suspect in Syria's Tadamon Massacre Arrested, Ministry Says

Syria arrests Amjad Yousef, main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre. Over 288 civilians were killed in one of Syria's worst war ...

Dutch Prosecutors Seek 30-year Sentence for Alleged Syrian Torturer

Dutch prosecutors demand 30 years for Rafik A., accused of Syrian war crimes including torture and rape. Verdict expected ...

Former Deputy Middle East Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal

Karen Leigh - profile from The Wall Street Journal. News, articles, biography and photos.
The New ArabOpinion

The Assad regime's true interest in Palestine was domination

On the anniversary of the 2018 Yarmouk camp attack, Alexander Bustos argues the Assad regime worked to weaken Palestinian ...
The New Arab

Who is Issam Buwaydani, ex-Jaish al-Islam leader detained by UAE?

Former Jaish al-Islam leader Issam Buwaydani was released after a year-long UAE detention, highlighting shifting Syria-UAE ...
Al-Monitor

Even as Putin shields Assad, Syria’s Sharaa seeks to 'redefine' Moscow ties

AL-MONITOR is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...