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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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Idlib – Abandoned by the world
Aided by Russia, Syrian strongman Bashar Assad has continued to indiscriminately bomb the civilian population of Idlib.
Turkey targets Syrian troops in deadly counterattack
Turkey's president has vowed to continue Ankara's operation in Idlib after a deadly attack on Turkish troops.
Clashes in northwest Syria displace civilians
Insurgents using car bombs have attacked Syrian troops west of Aleppo. For days, fleeing Syrians have crammed roads.
Israel releases Druze spy to Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the move as a "political gesture of goodwill."
Putin's power games may get out of hand
Konstantin Eggert
Russia's strongman has carved out an outsize role in the Middle East — but with tensions high, he must now be careful.
Syria: Dozens dead as airstrikes destroy market and school
Airstrikes in various locations in Syria killed at least 24 people on Monday in a particularly bloody day.
AfD lawmakers meet Assad ministers in Syria
Members of the far-right populist party aim to increase economic ties between Germany and the war-torn country.
Spain seeks money laundering trial against Assad's uncle
Rifaat Assad, known as the "Butcher of Hama," is accused of laundering hundreds of millions from Syria's state coffers.
AfD aims to prove Syria is 'safe country of origin'
The AfD lawmakers plan a media campaign based on "re-migration" of Syrian refugees.
Assad demands control of Kurdish areas
Bashar Assad says his ultimate goal is to restore state authority over Kurdish controlled areas in northeastern Syria.
Syrian delegates meet to draft 'historic' constitution
Syrian opposition and government representatives met on Wednesday to draft a new constitution for the country.
Syria to let civilians flee rebel-held Idlib
Damascus has said a corridor will allow "civilians who want to leave areas controlled by terrorists" to flee the region.
Syrian White Helmets risk death in Idlib
The Syrian city of Idlib is the final stronghold of forces opposed to President Bashar Assad.
Syrian army captures key Idlib town from rebels
Russian-backed Syrian regime forces have taken an important town in the rebel stronghold province of Idlib.
Syrian rebel town Ariha pounded in airstrike
Seven children were among 11 civilians killed in an airstrike on a rebel stronghold in the northwest of Syria.
UN reports 400,000 Syrians displaced
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet regretted "international indifference" to the situation in Syria.
Germany: Assad's Henchmen on Trial
Investigators are on a Europe-wide hunt for Syrians accused of torturing for their secret service.
US urges new Syria peace strategy
US officials have called for the UN to "try other routes to achieving the political solution."
Syrians in Idlib caught between front lines
Despite a ceasefire, Russian and Syrian forces are continuing to carry out daily airstrikes on Syria's Idlib province.
Syria's famous goalkeeper-turned-rebel killed
Syrian rebel goalkeeper turned rebel Abdelbaset Sarout has been killed in heavy fighting in the Hama-Idlib region.
Syrian town hit by deadly car bombing
A car blast in a northwestern Syrian town held by Turkey-backed rebels has killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens.
Syria's Raqqa rocked by explosions: NGO
Raqqa, a former stronghold of the "Islamic State" (IS) group, has been hit by two bomb blasts, killing 10 people.
Hunting Assad's henchmen in Syria
Some 128,000 people are thought to have been murdered in Syrian jails. Europe wants to bring the killers to justice.
Fighting in Idlib threatens fragile ceasefire
Three million civilians in jihadi-controlled Idlib are at risk due to an escalation in Syrian and Russian attacks.
Going back to Syria, against the odds
Many Syrian refugees in Lebanon are considenring the risky journey back home, as Diana Hodali reports from Beirut.
Syria: 'Islamic State' kills 35 government fighters
A monitoring group has described the assaults as the group's deadliest operation since the fall of the "caliphate."
Iran's Rouhani backs foreign minister
Analysts have speculated the resignation could have been a calculated move to demonstrate power against critics.
Syria's Assad makes rare trip to Iran
Bashar Assad has met with Iranian leaders, who praised him for strengthening the Iran, Syria and Hezbollah alliance.
Syria: What do key foreign powers want?
With Russia and Turkey seeking new solutions, DW examines where the major players stand on the conflict.
Death toll in Syria falls in 2018
It's a record low in a conflict that has already claimed half a million lives — and that could flare up again in 2019.
Who's fighting in the Syria conflict?
Since 2011, the conflict has drawn in multiple warring factions from around the world.
Fearing Turkey, Kurds in Manbij ask Assad for help
The Syrian army has entered the key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria in response to a request by the US-backed YPG.
Syrian refugees required to go to Assad's embassies
Germany is forcing people displaced by the Syrian civil war to get documents and hand over money at Syrian consulates.
First Arab leader visits Syria since 2011
Sudan's president has become the first Arab leader to visit Syria since the start of the civil war in 2011.
German lawmakers push for Syria deportations
Conservative lawmakers are demanding the German government re-evaluate Syria's security situation.
Idlib: A ray of hope in Syria
The buffer zone in Idlib is starting to take shape — as long as Damascus and the rebels stick to the agreement.
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
President Assad has promised that anyone who left the army or fled compulsory service will not be prosecuted.
Questions over deal for Syria's Idlib
The deal has drawn praise in the Arab media for preventing further bloodshed, but will it help foster lasting peace?
Syria holds first local elections since 2011
The Syrian regime held local elections to show strength and normalcy despite ongoing battles across the country.
Germany urges Russia to prevent disaster in Idlib
Berlin hopes that Moscow can use its influence on the Assad regime to prevent the killing of civilians.
Germany urges Russia to avert Syria humanitarian crisis
Germany has promised reconstruction help if Russia keeps Assad from launching an offensive in opposition-held Idlib.
Battle for Idlib: Endgame in Syria?
Barrel bombs on Idlib, the last rebel stronghold in Syria. But what happens after Assad's victory?
'No' to a Bundeswehr combat mission in Syria
Nina Werkhäuser
German politicians are currently at odds over whether the country's military should increase its presence in Syria.
Germany mulls joining US-led airstrikes in Syria
A report suggests Germany's Bundeswehr could soon take part in US, UK and French airstrikes on Syria.
Russia accuses US of dropping phosphorus bombs
Moscow has accused Washington of using white phosphorus in bombing raids in Syria.
Rebuilding Syria: Who should foot the bill?
Russia is demanding money from other countries in Europe to help rebuild war-torn Syria. Should Germany contribute?
'What is happening here is a military solution'
Syria conference leaves situation on the ground unchanged
Idlib: Preparing for the worst
Idlib province is the last major stronghold of the rebels and is home to about three million people.
What is Iran's role in Syria if Assad wins the war?
As the Syrian war appears to enter a decisive phase, Iran, Russia and Turkey seek to maintain influence in the region.
Civilians in Syria's Idlib live in fear
Idlib is gearing up for a final assault by government troops on the rebels there. Where will the 3 million civilians go?
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