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Zero Hour for the Middle East
ByRoger Cohen, David Guttenfelder, Saher Alghorra, Daniel Berehulak and Nanna Heitmann December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?

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Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Reham Mourshed and David Guttenfelder December 8, 2025

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.

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Syria’s Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

More than 400,000 Syrians have been displaced in the year since the civil war ended, according to the United Nations, driven by a mix of sectarian violence, acts of revenge and property disputes.

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Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace
ByChristina Goldbaum, Arijeta Lajka, Reham Mourshed and Sanjana Varghese October 22, 2025

Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over.

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Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace
ByChristina Goldbaum, Arijeta Lajka, Reham Mourshed and Sanjana Varghese October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over.

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Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks
ByEuan Ward and Gabby Sobelman August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.

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Footage Shows Medical Volunteer Execution in Southern Syria Amid Sectarian Violence
ByChristina Goldbaum and Sanjana Varghese August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

The images are the latest reflecting the wave of sectarian violence that has recently consumed the country and left more than 1,000 dead.

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After Weeks of Sectarian Clashes in Syria, an Uneasy Truce Takes Hold
ByCarlotta Gall and Nicole Tung August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The fighting has stopped in the southern city of Sweida, three weeks after a deadly eruption of violence. But the area remains tense as clashes continue beyond the city.

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Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March
ByEuan Ward July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

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.

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Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Muhammad Haj Kadour July 21, 2025

The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.

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