Apr 06 Timeline: How the U.S. has responded to Syria’s civil war By Associated Press President Donald Trump made the first direct U.S. attack on the Syrian government. Here's how we got there. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 5:37 As Syrian civil war stretches on, U.S. sends more troops By PBS News Hour On Saturday, opposition fighters began to evacuate the last rebel-held neighborhood of Homs, Syria, where the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began. As the Syrian civil war enters its seventh year, President Donald Trump’s administration said the U.S. would deploy… Continue watching
Mar 17 You asked: Are Syrian children getting the help they need? By Larisa Epatko Through activities like art classes intended to help them express their distress, children in Syria gradually learn to relax and draw houses and blue skies, rather than tanks and bomb-dropping planes. Continue reading
Mar 06 1 in 4 Syrian children at risk of mental health disorders, new report says By Larisa Epatko About 3 million Syrian children are under the age of 6 and know nothing but war, says a new report from the nonprofit group Save the Children. Here's what you should know. Continue reading
Oct 01 Airstrikes target largest hospital in Aleppo, rebel-held territory in Syria By Michael D. Regan Airstrikes targeted hospitals in the Syrian city of Aleppo Saturday while government forces on the ground shelled rebel-held territory. Continue reading
Jul 31 In wartime Syria, local councils and civil institutions fill a gap By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Amidst the atrocities of the Syrian war, democratic groups have arisen across the country. Continue reading
Jul 24 Airstrikes hit five medical facilities in Aleppo By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Syrian government airstrikes hit five medical clinics in the country’s Aleppo Governorate in raids that began Saturday night. Continue reading
May 28 Islamic State gains territory near Turkish border By Michael D. Regan Islamic State fighters gained territory in northern Syria Friday near the embattled country's border with Turkey, trapping tens of thousands of people. Some are calling caliphate's offensive the largest in more than two years. Continue reading
Apr 30 Death toll rises in Syrian city of Aleppo as ceasefire breaks down By Michael D. Regan Syrian warplanes have targeted rebel groups in Aleppo for nine straight days. Continue reading
Apr 28 Airstrike destroys hospital in Syria as cease-fire falters By Larisa Epatko Airstrikes in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo destroyed a hospital Wednesday night, killing at least 27 people including 14 patients and staff. Continue reading