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Born on September 11, 1965, Bashar Assad took control of Syria after his father died in 2000.
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News
09/21/2023
September 21, 2023
Syria's Assad visits China for first time since civil war
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Reports & Analysis
Captagon — the little white pill fueling Syria's drug trade
Captagon — the little white pill fueling Syria's drug trade
The psychostimulant drug is a huge concern for countries in the Middle East. What is it, and where does it come from?
Syria's Deir el-Zour: Unrest quelled without shared road map
Syria's Deir el-Zour: Unrest quelled without shared road map
The latest clashes were fueled by the anger of Arab tribes under Kurdish control amid the influence of opposing backers.
Anti-Assad protests in Syria enter fourth week
Anti-Assad protests in Syria enter fourth week
The rallies were sparked by economic measures enacted by President Bashar Assad.
India builds Syria ties to boost Middle East presence
India builds Syria ties to boost Middle East presence
As Middle Eastern countries accept Assad's control over Syria, India is beginning to renew its ties with Damascus.
Syria protests: New revolution or economic issue?
Syria protests: New revolution or economic issue?
Anti-government protests have gained momentum. Some say a new revolution is starting, while others point to the economy.
Russia, Assad, UN? How to get aid to millions in Syria now
Russia, Assad, UN? How to get aid to millions in Syria now
After the end of a UN mandate, the future of aid deliveries into northern Syria is worryingly uncertain.
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In the spotlight
Syria: Why are Arab nations warming to Assad?
DW explains why Arab countries are normalizing ties with President Bashar Assad and the state of the war in Syria.
Arabs embracing Assad: Will it help ordinary Syrians?
The Syrian government is being taken back into the fold by Arab neighbors. Will this help Syrians living in poverty?
Is it time to lift sanctions on Syria?
A UN expert has called for sanctions against Syria to be lifted. Syrian activists say she's not telling the whole story.
Russia's attacks on civilians in Idlib was strategic
Displaced Syrians in Idlib camps suffer after Russia launched cluster bombs to further its own strategy.
Rubble for a canvas
Aziz Asmar turns rubble into canvas as the Syrian paints world realities on shelled buildings in his native Idlib.
Skip next section Opinion
Opinion
Syrian donor conferences are not enough for peace
Lina Khatib
Commentary
A historic message
Matthias von Hein
Commentary
Opinion: Europe and US have failed Syria
Rainer Sollich
Commentary
Backed into a corner by the Kremlin
Alexander Görlach
Commentary
Moral bankruptcy in Idlib
Rainer Hermann
Commentary
Putin's power games may get out of hand
Konstantin Eggert
Commentary
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