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   Where is Syria located?

   • 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.

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   When did Syria become a country?

   • The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability and experienced a series of military coups. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished.

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   Who runs Syria's security system?

   • The system is run by the Autonomous Authorities of the North and East Syria Region, comprised of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF); other security forces affiliated with the SDF; and the SDF’s civilian wing, the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES).

   Syria: Mass death, torture and other violations against people detained

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   Why is the humanitarian situation in Syria so dire?

   • The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. The war in Gaza continues to cast a dark shadow over the wider Middle East region, in particular Syria where a series of strikes and attacks are exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Thursday.

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   4 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.

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   May 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.

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   May 7, 2024 · Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights region to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional, albeit unsuccessful, peace talks over its return.

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Syria: Mass death, torture and other violations against people detained in aftermath of Islamic State defeat – new report. Estimated 56,000 men, women and children held in system of detention; most arbitrarily and indefinitely detained. Torture methods include beatings, stress positions and electric shocks.

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   4 days ago · The U.N. special envoy for Syria has issued formal invitations to the Syrian government and opposition to meet in Geneva in late April to resume negotiations on revising the country’s constitution, despite opposition from Damascus’ key ally Russia which insists the Swiss city is not a neutral venue.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · 25 April 2024 Peace and Security. The war in Gaza continues to cast a dark shadow over the wider Middle East region, in particular Syria where a series of strikes and attacks are exacerbating an...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · 25 April 2024. New, Comprehensive Approach Key to Address Syria’s Political, Humanitarian Challenges, UN Special Envoy Tells Security Council, Citing Dangerous Spiral of Recent Events. Millions...