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Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture

3 septembre 2026 à 00:00
Hundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.

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In the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus, residents hoped the new government would collect the bones and exhume the bodies buried in mass graves underfoot.

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

26 août 2026 à 15:46
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group that has lost territory and authority in recent months, will integrate with the country’s military.

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Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia that was long seen as a key American ally in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State.

U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors

25 août 2026 à 09:03
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.

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A small market in Homs, Syria, in 2025, with the scars of the civil war evident.

Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions

24 août 2026 à 05:37
The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwest, the latest in a series of military interventions.

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The Abu al-Duhur air base in northwestern Syria last week after Israeli strikes.
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