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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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Celebrating Eid during the Syrian truce
On Monday, nearly 1.6 billion Muslims across the world started celebrating Eid al-Adha, “the festival of sacrifice."
Laughing up his sleeve
Björn Blaschke
The wisdom of a US-Russian counter-terrorism cooperation if the ceasefire in Syria holds.
Escapees from 'IS' in Raqqa
Escaping Syrian families from ISIS spent eight days travelling secretly by foot across northern Syria.
Ceasefire comes into effect across Syria
A truce brokered by the US and Russia has come into effect across all of Syria except in jihadi-held areas.
What is Ahrar Al-Sham?
Syria's second largest Islamist group Ahrar Al-Sham has rejected the latest ceasefire deal.
Assad pledges to retake all of Syria
Syria's Bashar al-Assad vowed to regain control of the entire country, just hours before a truce was due to start.
Syrian government 'endorses' truce deal
The Syrian government has "approved" the US-Russian truce aimed at ending the five-year war in the country.
UN works 'within parameters of international law'
Spokesman Jens Laerke defends the UN's cooperation with President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Syrians find no refuge in Yemen
After fleeing the five-year civil war at home, Syrians have found themselves in another battleground in Yemen.
UN downplays charities' concerns over Syrian aid
The UN said it will keep working with charities in Syria, after 70 aid groups said they plan to discontinue cooperation.
Syrian gains in Aleppo raise truce questions
Regime gains in Aleppo are raising questions about whether Russia was ever serious about ceasefire talks with the US.
Opposition presents post-Assad plan
Syrian opposition groups have put forward a plan for a political transition to end the war and remove Bashar al-Assad.
Turkish soldiers killed in 'IS' Syria attack
The first Turkish casualties from operation 'Euphrates Shield' in Syria have been reported after an 'IS' rocket attack.
Syrian troops advance toward new Aleppo siege
Pro-government forces have launched an offensive in the city of Aleppo, aiming to reimpose a siege on rebel-held areas.
Russia and the Middle East
Fiona Clark looks at why Russia won't give up on backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
One year on, Russia in Syria
Russia's military intervention in Syria facilitated the peacemaking process but increased risks for Moscow.
Kerry and Lavrov to discuss Syria and Ukraine
The US and Russia are on opposite sides in the Syrian war but the hope to find common ground in fighting IS jihadists.
Syrian forces target rebels in Aleppo
The Syrian army and its allies intensified attacks on positions held by rebel groups in Aleppo. Government-controlled media have released a video showing air raids on and shelling of buildings in the city.
YPG, Syrian regime forces escalate attacks
The Kurdish YPG militia launches a bid to take Hasakeh after calling on pro-government militias to surrender.
Obama's policy failed to contain Syrian crisis
DW asked three scholars to assess Washington’s Syria policy four year's after Obama's "red line" remark.
The failure of Syria
Loay Mudhoon
The Syrian civil war is on the brink of its greatest humanitarian disaster.
Berlin blames Moscow for Aleppo food crisis
A spokesman for the German government has criticized Russia's offer of three-hour daily ceasefires in the Syrian city.
Warplanes pound Syrian rebels
Dozens of civilians have been killed in a wave of airstrikes by Syrian and Russian warplanes in northern Syria.
Doctors in Syria urge US to act
Syrian doctors are warning of a humanitarian disaster if help doesn't reach Aleppo soon. The city has been experiencing intense fighting between Russia-backed government forces and the rebels.
Clashes in Aleppo after rebels break siege
Syrian government troops have clashed with rebel forces in Aleppo, a day after rebels breached a regime blockade.
The long fight for Aleppo
Bashar al-Assad's troops are closing in on the jihadists holed up in Syria's largest city.
Syria sees worst week of hospital attacks
The US-based Physicians for Human Rights has said that six hospitals have been struck this week alone.
Syria siege takes toll on civilians in Aleppo
Antakya’s hospitals are overflowing - and its only the lucky patients who make it there.
Syrian families begin leaving besieged Aleppo
Dozens of civilians have started exiting opposition-held areas of Aleppo to government territory through safe corridors.
Last push for peace
Russian and US negotiators are resuming Syria peace talks in Geneva.
Boris Johnson gets on message for Syria
British foreign minister Boris Johnson makes a U-turn, insisting now that Syrian President Bashar Assad must go.
Syrian army extends truce, but fighting rages on
Observers have said the nationwide truce has mostly been ineffective since its declaration last week.
Syria's Assad appoints new prime minister
The embattled Syrian president has tasked one of his ministers with forming a new government.
Kerry meets diplomats who dissented with Obama on Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry has met with US diplomats who would like to see a greater military involvement in Syria.
Aid groups struggle to deliver food, medical supplies
The Assad regime has denied aid agency requests to deliver medical supplies, such as burn kits and surgical tools.
Libyan push for IS stronghold
Libyan militias near IS stronghold, Sirte. Libya's new unity government calls for support.
'IS' under pressure in Syria
US-backed Syrian fighters as well as Russian-backed Syrian regime forces are striking out at "Islamic State" fighters.
'The pastor has to be always with his people'
Georges Abou Khazen has called for an end to embargoes and a unified fight against "Islamic State."
Aid convoy enters besieged Damascus suburb
Trucks carrying medicine and baby milk have entered Syrian Daraya for the first time in years, the Red Cross said.
Talks on the rocks
Middle East expert Udo Steinbach on the resignation of Syrian opposition negotiator Aloush.
UN envoy: No date set for Syrian talks
The UN's Syria envoy says there won't be a new round of Syria talks for at least another two to three weeks.
Atrocities in Aleppo
In Syria, the list of abuses and potential war crimes on both sides appears to be growing longer.
#AleppoIsBurning: Can a Twitter trend help end the war?
Abdalaziz Alhamza is a Syrian refugee living in Berlin. After bombs destroyed his hometown of Aleppo, he decided something needed to be done to stop the airstrikes. With #AleppoIsBurning he has helped create a digital campaign of awareness. Follow Carolina Machhaus as she traces the beginnings of this protest movement from Twitter to the streets in Europe.
'Unprecedented' attacks in Assad strongholds
Multiple blasts have rocked the pro-government Syrian cities of Jableh and Tartus, killing dozens.
Syria rebels threaten to disrupt truce
Groups fighting the Syrian army have refused to abide by the truce unless Assad's troops stop violence within 48 hours.
Scant Syria talks progress in Vienna
Despite the high stakes, world powers seemed unable to reach an agreement as to how to reinvigorate the peace process.
Fighting rages on in Syria's Deir el-Zour
Syrian forces have retaken a hospital in Deir el-Zour following an attack by "Islamic State" militants.
Russia, US shore up Syria ceasefire
The Syrian army has extended a truce around the besieged city of Aleppo.
Syrian refugees killed near Turkish border
Air raids at a Syrian refugee camp near the Turkish border have left dozens dead.
Syrian death toll rises even as Aleppo calms
A US-Russian-brokered truce has taken hold in Aleppo, but airstrikes at a refugee center have killed dozens.
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