A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — ...

A year ago, Syria’s new leader pledged to 'close the notorious prisons' run by Bashar al-Assad. But prisons and detention ...

Guardian investigation reveals at least 119 direct attacks on hospitals and delivery wards since start of wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan ...

Prisons and lockups that jailed tens of thousands of people during Assad’s rule are now crowded with Syrians detained by President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s security forces and held without formal charges.

Kosimova’s case illustrates a broader problem facing victims of abuse by state actors: Accountability that stops at the ...

A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever.

Janti Soeripto tells The National that despite foreign aid cuts, child-focused charities determined to 'never waste a crisis' ...

The attack in Palmyra reveals deep vulnerabilities in Syria’s security architecture, highlighting the challenges of reforming ...

Ms. al-Assad’s cousin and Maher’s daughter, Sham al-Assad, also appeared to celebrate her 22nd birthday with an extravaganza, ...

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year ...