Assad regime
While the World Focuses on the Islamic State, Assad Keeps Bombing Doctors and Civilians
The group Physicians for Human Rights says Russian warplanes and Syrian government forces have bombarded hospitals and civilian tragets.
John Kerry Says Assad 'Has to Go' — But Only Through Negotiation
The top US diplomat called on Russia and Iran to use their influence over Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to convince him to negotiate a political transition.
Syrian Regime Bombs Kill Dozens in Damascus Suburb for Second Week in a Row
One week after airstrikes hit a crowded market and killed 111 people in Douma, Syrian regime forces once again pummeled the city with missiles and bombs.
Assad Admits Syrian Army’s 'Shortage of Manpower' — But Vows to Win Bloody Conflict
In his first public speech in a year, the Syrian president acknowledged that recruiting and retaining troops has been an issue for the regime.
Syrian State Media Praises Druze 'Lynch' Mob Attack on Israeli Ambulance
Enraged members of Israel’s Druze community in the Golan Heights attacked an ambulance in an incident that highlights Israel’s struggle to contain the spillover from the war in Syria.
Islamic State Says Barrel Bomb Dropped by Syrian Regime Caused 'Devastating Massacre'
Two barrel bomb attacks in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 70 people on Saturday, including many civilians at bustling market in a town controlled by the Islamic State.
Videos Show Islamist Rebels Capturing Key Syrian Town From the Assad Regime
A coalition of rebel groups — including al Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra — seized the strategic city of Jisr al-Shughour after heavy fighting with government forces.
Activists Want the US to Warn Syrian First Responders About Incoming Barrel Bombs
The Syria Campaign has launched a petition that calls for the US to release radar information so that civilians and rescuers know when attacks are imminent.
French Officials Slam Parliamentarians Over Secret Meeting With Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
An unsanctioned delegation traveled to Damascus this week, marking the first Franco-Syrian meeting since France severed diplomatic ties with Syria in 2012.
Could Bread Decide the Outcome of the Syrian War?
Along with forced starvation and chemical warfare, the Assad regime has a surprising weapon in its wartime arsenal: bread.
Swedish Journalist Detained in Syria and Released After Brutal Week Behind Bars
Joakim Medin, a freelance journalist and VICE News contributor, was detained by the Assad regime and held in solitary confinement in a cell that resembled a “torture chamber.”