Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.
Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels
Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria
What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.
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.
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.