Crowds waved flags and chanted in rallies in cities including Damascus and Aleppo to celebrate the victory of rebels who toppled the former president. Saturday marked 14 years to the day that ...

Since the downfall of the Baathist regime, Syrians have been speaking more freely about their future – and their doubts in ...

QAMISHLI, Syria — Residents in northeastern Syria danced in the streets to celebrate a breakthrough ... by honking in celebration after Monday night’s declaration, which includes a cease ...

Security stability is the main factor that has created this momentum; people are no longer afraid to go out at night or move ... fond memories of the old streets of Damascus and plans to visit ...

When The Economist’s correspondent, Sarah Birke, left Damascus in 2011 she wasn’t sure she’d ever return, or what she’d find if she did. Then, in December, Syrian rebels unexpectedly ...

Qamishli, Syria — In the city of Qamishli in northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local ...

QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets ... government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authorities. The scenes of elation following Monday night’s ...