Syria's prolonged civil war has triggered a profound humanitarian crisis. Approximately 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, with 66% experiencing extreme poverty—a stark increase from pre-conflict levels of 33% and 11%, respectively. The war has caused the death of close to 618,000 people and 113,000 gone missing. More than half the population is [...]
Syria's new transitional government, formed nearly four months after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, aims to restore stability after a decade of conflict. The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds but notably lacks a prime minister, with a secretary-general leading the government instead. Several new ministers, including Hind Kabawat, a [...]
Children in Syria face a dire situation after 14 years of civil war. Over 75% of the 10.5 million Syrian children were born during the conflict, growing up amid violence, displacement, and hardship. Millions suffer from malnutrition, with over 500,000 under five facing life-threatening conditions. Many children are out of school, and educational facilities remain [...]
Earlier this month, Syria's Alawite community, particularly in Latakia and Tartus, was subjected to violent retribution following the fall of the Assad regime. Alawite villages, including the town of al-Sanobar, were flooded by Sunni Islamist militants, where over 200 Alawites were murdered. Survivors documented brutal executions, mass killings, and indiscriminate destruction. The assaults were sectarian, [...]
Heavy fighting broke out between Syria's new government forces and loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad in coastal areas, marking the worst violence since rebels toppled Assad in December. Over 1,300 people were killed, mostly civilians. The coastal region, home to the Assad family and the Alawite minority, faces increasing violence. The government announced the [...]
Syria is undergoing a political transformation following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, with Ahmed al-Sharaa becoming the new president. The country remains divided, with the Syrian Democratic Forces controlling the east and the government holding the west. The UN urges inclusive political reforms, focusing on women's roles and addressing humanitarian needs. [...]
