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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic that consists of 14 governorates ...
6 days ago · Syria, 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.
May 2, 2023 · A peaceful uprising against the president of Syria 12 years ago turned into a full-scale civil war. The conflict has left half a million people dead, devastated cities and drawn in other...
Jul 2, 2024 · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Feb 13, 2024 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.
Apr 19, 2023 · Syria country profile. 19 April 2023. Syrian civil war. Syria covers an area that has seen invasions and occupations over the ages, from Romans and Mongols to Crusaders and Turks. It is home...
Mar 21, 2024 · After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, a continuing political stalemate threatens to prolong the suffering of millions and hinder efforts to bring about peace, the UN Special Envoy for the...
Jun 29, 2023 · Finding 100,000 missing Syrians. On Thursday afternoon, the UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution to establish a first-of-its-kind institution that will work to reveal the fate of an...
Mar 9, 2022 · Top UN-appointed rights investigators on Wednesday urged renewed efforts for a political solution to Syria’s devastating war, which has been marked by an uptick of violence and a deepening...
Sep 24, 2021 · At least 350,209 people have been killed in 10 years of war in Syria, the UN says in its first official death toll since 2014.
