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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.

Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria

15 août 2026 à 11:28
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.

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Musab Abu Rukbah, right, and Roman Valach, one of Mr. Abu Rukbah’s lawyers, leaving a Vienna courtroom after a hearing in June.

Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

11 août 2026 à 11:00
The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

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President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s former leader, in Damascus in 2023.

A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover

11 août 2026 à 05:00
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.

Gunmen swept into southern Syria last year, setting off one of the deadliest bouts of sectarian violence in years.

Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence

9 août 2026 à 11:57
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria said it opens the way for a new phase in relations.

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The Russian naval facility at Tartus in coastal Syria in 2024.
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