They Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth.
In Syria, the Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents. A Times investigation reveals the workings of the operation — and how one family fought to reunite.
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Syria Violence in March Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Report Says
An inquiry found that members of the new government’s forces took part in killing Syrian civilians during sectarian fighting in March, but found no evidence that they acted on government orders.
Violence against Alawites in Syria likely included ‘war crimes’: UN commission
A United Nations commission investigating sectarian bloodshed in Syria’s Alawite heartland has documented systematic violence at the hands of government forces and allied groups, warning that some of the acts could constitute war crimes.
Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus
Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.
Dozens more countries face higher taxes on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect
Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ levies were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on ThursdaySee the full list of Trump tariff ratesDozens of countries face higher taxes on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump’s late…
After Weeks of Sectarian Clashes in Syria, an Uneasy Truce Takes Hold
The fighting has stopped in the southern city of Sweida, three weeks after a deadly eruption of violence. But the area remains tense as clashes continue beyond the city.
Kurds, Syrian government forces clash in Aleppo province
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that armed groups linked to the country’s security forces attacked several of its positions in northern Aleppo province, at a time when Syria’s fledgling government is facing setbacks in its effor…
Four killed after armed groups attack Syrian security forces
At least four people were killed after armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in the southern province of Sweida.
Israel-Gaza war: anger grows over Israeli far-right minister praying at al-Aqsa mosque – as it happened
Itamar Ben-Gvir attended holy site in breach of ‘status quo’ arrangements with Muslim authoritiesThe Israeli army has said it entered southern Syria overnight, seized weapons and questioned several suspects it said were involved in weapons trafficking …
Damascus government, Kurds trade blame over northern Syria attack
Syria’s Ministry of Defence has accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of carrying out a rocket attack on a military position in northern part of the country, injuring four army personnel and three civilians.