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Bashar Assad
Born on September 11, 1965, Bashar Assad took control of Syria after his father died in 2000.
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German court hands down historic Syrian torture verdict
A former member of the Syrian secret police has been jailed for being an accomplice to crimes against humanity.
UN: Is Syria's new constitution a mission (im)possible?
Expectations were high for the fifth round of meetings of the Syrian Constitutional Committee's at the UN in Geneva.
Why Syrian refugees in Germany fear deportation
Germany has decided to lift a ban on deporting Syrians convicted of crimes. What are the consequences?
Syria accuses Israel of airstrike
Israel has been accused of — and has previously confirmed — using airstrikes in the war-torn nation.
Will Germany indict Bashar Assad for war crimes?
German federal prosecutors are investigating allegations of chemical warfare in Syria.
How Germany could indict Syria's Assad for war crimes
DW and Der Spiegel gained exclusive access to witnesses and documents that form part of a landmark inquiry.
How Germany could indict Syria's Assad
Germany's war crimes division is probing evidence of chemical attacks in Syria's war.
Syrians seek war crimes justice in European courts
Left with no other options, Syrians in Europe are taking chemical companies, banks and senior Syrian officials to court.
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem dies aged 79
Walid al-Moallem, a top diplomat and Bashar al-Assad supporter, died following years of poor health and heart problems.
German joins lawsuits against Syrian torture regime
Martin Lautwein says he witnessed abuse and killings of other inmates during his 48 days in custody in Damascus.
Idlib fears new offensive by Assad's forces
Airstrikes on Syria's last rebel-controlled province are raising fears of a looming offensive.
Russia in Syria: In for the long haul
What has Russia achieved in Syria and at what price? Experts weigh in on the matter.
Is Putin's war in Syria against America a miscalculation?
Putin has been fighting in Syria for five years not only for Assad, but also for himself, says DW’s Konstantin Eggert.
Netherlands puts Syria on notice for rights abuses
Dutch officials said it is time to hold the Syrian regime accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Fleeing Syria and Bashar Assad's henchmen
Five years after Chancellor Merkel told refugees: "We can do this!", one refugee tells DW he still fears the regime.
A Syrian opposition legend speaks out
In the world's first case of its kind, a German court is probing Syria's state torture system.
German police arrest suspected Syrian militant
Police in the German state of Brandenburg have arrested a Syrian man on terror allegations.
Beirut blast complicated by Hariri verdict
The upcoming verdict in the Hariri case offers some closure, but after the Beirut blast it could also ignite tensions.
Syria: Assad's party wins majority in parliamentary polls
Syria's ruling party and its allies have won parliamentary polls that were labeled a "farce" by the exiled opposition.
Syria votes for new parliament
For the first time since the start of the civil war, polls were also held in former opposition strongholds.
Refugees on 20 years of Assad
Two Syrian refugees in Berlin talk about what Assad's grip on power has meant for them.
Opinion: Europe and US have failed Syria
Rainer Sollich
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been in power for 20 years. The West is partly to blame, says DW's Rainer Sollich.
Was 'IS' really selling drugs in Europe?
Italian authorities stunned the world by announcing “IS” was trying to ship €1billion worth of amphetamines into Europe.
France convicts Assad's uncle for laundering
French authorities have seized €90 million of real estate from Rifaat Assad and sentenced him to four years in jail.
Syrian currency crisis sparks anger in Idlib
The Syrian pound is in free fall; prices are going through the roof. Yet many in Idlib support the coming US sanctions.
Syria's President Assad sacks prime minister
Syria is experiencing a sharp economic downturn, with elections looming next month.
Syria: 'Caesar' sanctions turn the screws
New US sanctions on anyone doing business with Bashar Assad will be rolled out this month. How will he respond?
Syrian victims of torture testify in German court
Many Syrians have been awaiting the world's first trial against Assad's security apparatus and are hoping for justice.
Russia aims to boost military facilities in Syria
Moscow has called for talks with the Syrian government about strengthening its military facilities.
Syrian ex-colonel denies torturing prisoners
German prosecutors claim Anwar R. oversaw torture of some 4,000 people, which lead to dozens of deaths.
'War crimes' committed in northwestern Syria
Amnesty says unlawful methods included barrel bombing and airstrikes by the Syrian regime and allied Russian forces.
Online plea reveals major rift in Syrian ruling family
Former Assad ally Rami Makhlouf has hit out publicly at his cousin's seizure of his businesses.
How Assad's family and others filled their European coffers
The uncle of Syria's president has millions in European property. He's not the only regional ruler keeping wealth quiet.
Syria torture trial in Germany
A torture trial in Germany could pave the way to bringing henchmen of the Syrian regime to justice.
Syria's Assad forces accused of chemical weapons
The Russia-backed regime denied claims of deploying chemical weapons.
Idlib diary: Before and after Syria's ceasefire
A young woman surviving under grave conditions in Idlib describes how her life has changed since the ceasefire.
War in Syria enters tenth year
Over 100,000 civilians have been killed since the conflict began in 2011.
Backed into a corner by the Kremlin
Alexander Görlach
Two megalomaniac autocrats have maneuvered themselves into a political cul-de-sac, and the EU doesn't know what to do.
Syria: Arab states leave Erdogan out on his own
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan have all wavered as Turkey is left with few options in northern Syria.
What you need to know about violence in Idlib
Here the most pressing questions — and answers — about the ongoing conflict of interests in northern Syria.
Idlib: 'I'd rather suffer bombs than Assad'
Refugees have fled Idlib in droves, but Huda Khayti is determined to stay and fight for her Syria — with peaceful means.
Syrian airstrikes kills dozens of Turkish troops
NATO has condemned the "indiscriminate" airstrikes carried out by Syria and Russia, killing 33 Turkish troops in Idlib.
EU urges halt to Idlib 'humanitarian drama'
Almost one million people have been displaced in "horrendous conditions" from the Syrian city of Idlib.
Moral bankruptcy in Idlib
Rainer Hermann
The USA has largely withdrawn from Syria; Europe never really got involved. The consequences are terrible.
Germany's Maas demands end to Idlib attacks
Fierce fighting between Russian-backed Syrian forces and Turkish-backed insurgents is causing a humanitarian crisis.
Turkey's pact with Russia may unravel in Idlib
Russia and Turkey have an uneasy truce in northern Syria. But, as Idlib falls to Assad's forces, that could collapse.
Assad forces retake key Syrian highway
Assad's forces are closer to regaining control over all of Syria after recapturing a key highway from rebel fighters.
Key Syrian crossroad 'seized' near Idlib
Syrian forces claim to have seized Saraqeb, a battered crossroad town, near rebel-held Idlib.
Syrian regime, opposition forces clash in Idlib town
Turkey could "be forced to take matters into its own hands," Turkish President Erdogan said.
Idlib: Syria's last remaining rebel stronghold
Idlib has seen attacks from Turkish forces as well as the alliance between Russia and Syria.
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