Syria - Wikipedia
Syria is the twelfth most water-stressed country in the world. Syria's climate varies from the humid Mediterranean coast, through a semi-arid steppe zone, to arid desert in the east. The country consists mostly of arid plateau, although the northwest part …
Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since ...
6 hours ago · Three-quarters of Syria’s 23 million citizens are Sunnis, one-tenth are Alawites, and the rest are a mix of Christians, Ismaili Shiites and Druze. Under Assad, Syrians enjoyed religious and other freedoms. Men and women mingled freely at beaches and other public places; restaurants served alcoholic beverages; and women held senior posts in ...
Syria | Map, Civil War, Rebels, Religion, & History | Britannica
1 day ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government, in this article.
What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s
Dec 9, 2024 · Syria’s rebel coalition is a new grouping called the “Military Operations Command.” It’s made up of various Islamist and moderate factions who, despite their differences, are united in ...
Syria - The World Factbook
On 8 December 2024, Syrian Islamist rebels captured the capital city of Damascus and overthrew President Bashar al-ASAD. The former president and his family fled to Moscow, where they …
December 12, 2024: Syria civil war news | CNN
Dec 12, 2024 · • US officials are scrambling to prevent ISIS from regrouping in Syria, as dozens of competing factions vie for control in different parts of the country. Travis Timmerman speaks to press after...
Syria: What just happened in the week after Assad was overthrown?
Dec 14, 2024 · Syria has had a week like no other, rebels toppling President Bashar al-Assad and opening Saydnaya prison, while the hunt for American Austin Tice continues.
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
6 hours ago · After nearly 14 years of brutal civil war and political repression, most of Syria’s oil and gas wells, roads, electricity grids, farmland and infrastructure are in ruins. Ninety percent of the ...
What to know about Syria's 13-year civil war | AP News
Dec 2, 2024 · The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Wednesday that captured Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient hub of Middle East culture and commerce.
What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region
Dec 5, 2024 · How did opposition fighters gain control of Syria’s second-largest city eight years after they were routed? How significant is this?