A fact-finding committee presented findings on a wave of sectarian killings earlier this year. Human rights experts said the report failed to hold the country’s security establishment accountable.
Tag: Latakia (Syria)
Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State
Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.
Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear
A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war.
Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear
A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war.
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.
Syria Violence Marked by Sectarian and Revenge Killings, War Monitor Says
The Syrian Network for Human Rights said armed groups and foreign fighters aligned with the government but not integrated into it were largely responsible for the sectarian violence.
Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base
Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.
Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.