While a deal was not yet in hand, a crack in the stalemate comes after Israel and Hezbollah reached a truce and President-elect Donald J. Trump ratcheted up the pressure for an agreement.
Tag: Damascus (Syria)
What Happens to Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arsenal After al-Assad’s Ouster?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.
A Quick Arab Pivot: From Welcoming al-Assad to Managing the Chaos
Only weeks ago, Arab nations had been working hard to bring Bashar al-Assad back into the fold, assuming he was there to last. They were badly mistaken.
Crowds Throng to Syria’s Sednaya Prison to Find Relatives and Friends
The Assad regime ran a network of torture centers that swallowed up tens of thousands of Syrians. Now that the rebels have opened the gates, many see a chance to learn of the detainees’ fates.
How Syria’s Rebels Took Damascus, Captured on Video
Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.
Displaced Syrians Rush to Return Home
The 13-year conflict in Syria caused one of the “largest displacement crises in the world,” according to the United Nations. Now, an untold number of people are trying to go back.
Road to Damascus Littered With Relics of Fallen Assad Government
Reporters for The New York Times entered Syria on Monday, finding remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive rule.
Syria’s Army Was Hollowing Out Long Before Rebels’ Advance
While multiple factors contributed to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, corrosion inside his own military did not help, analysts say.
The Assad Family’s Legacy Is One of Savage Oppression
A dynasty bombed and detained thousands of opponents, building fearsome internal security agencies to quash unrest.
Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry
Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.