Al-Monitor11d
'Where's the gold?': How the Assads sucked Syria dry
When Assad's forces took control of a Damascus suburb after a fierce battle with rebels, the Fourth Division swiftly sent its men to pull the copper and iron from destroyed homes, one of its officers ...
Syria’s Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel
Syria’s Druze minority is trying to navigate a new, uncertain Syria. Members of the small religious sect find themselves ...
The New York Times9d
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
By Alissa J. Rubin Reporting from the Faysh Khabur border crossing between Iraq and Syria In the Syrian capital, Damascus, the country’s new leader has hosted a national unity conference and ...
Al Bawaba News6d
Damascus sword restoration sparks controversy in Syria
ALBAWABA - The restoration of the Damascus Sword monument in Umayyad Square has become a topic of heated debate in Syria after authorities announced the completion of repair work following damage ...