Latest news from Syria as covered by the Guardian. News and stories about the country, people and politics
May 2024
Opinion
From Colombia to Syria justice is possible for survivors of sexual violence in war
Clara Sandoval
For the first time Ukraine had the right conditions to make reparations to those subjected to crimes such as rape and sexual slavery. What would it take to replicate this globally?
April 2024
Nezouh review – dreamlike story of life in Damascus during Syria’s civil war
Middle East crisis live
Middle East crisis: More than 200 bodies recovered from temporary mass graves in Nasser hospital, local authorities say – as it happened
Iran seems like it’s in escalation mode – but all-out war with Israel is the last thing it wants
Lina Khatib
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes – visual guide
US and UK complicit in detentions at Syrian camps where torture rife, says Amnesty
World leaders urge restraint in aftermath of Iran attack on Israel – what we know so far
Why Israel’s attack on Iranian consulate in Syria was a gamechanger
Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon
Roadside bomb kills seven children in southern Syria, says state media
Israel on high alert after Iran’s missile retaliation threat
Iran decides on response to Israeli strike that killed top commanders
Iran vows revenge after two generals killed in Israeli strike on Syria consulate
Middle East crisis live
Middle East crisis: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps says two of its generals killed in Damascus consulate strike – as it happened
Iranian commander among dead after Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria – video
March 2024
Syria: Chaos as emergency workers respond to deadly car bomb blast – video
Eight killed by car bomb in northern Syria, war monitor says
Israeli airstrike in Syria kills more than 40 people, says war monitor
The Long Shadow of Alois Brunner review – tense mystery of a missing writer and a Nazi fugitive