Syria’s Many Factions Explained in a Single Map
There are Turkish-backed rebels and Sunni Muslim jihadists in the north, Kurds ruling over much of Syria’s east, and ...
Syria's ethnic and religious groups explained
Syria's population, comprising various ethnic and religious groups, makes it one of the most diverse countries in the Middle East. DW takes a closer look.
Syria and Assad’s fall — it’s really all about colonialism
The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the ...
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Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?
In just two weeks, Syrian rebels have swept from their enclave in the north west to capture a string of major cities, before reaching the capital Damascus and toppling President Bashar al-Assad 13 ...
Syria at a crossroads: What fate awaits the country after the fall of al-Assad?
As rebels seize control in Syria after more than a decade of war, the future is uncertain. Key concerns include al-Assad's ...
What is the Golan Heights and what does it mean to Israel and Syria?
The Israeli government decided on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from ...