Syria
Latakia After Assad
Decades of Assad family rule ended abruptly, leaving Syrians in shock, disbelief, jubilation and confusion. As opposition forces filled the power vacuum, and amid lingering sectarian fears and competing visions for the future, Syrians faced an uncertain path toward rebuilding and potential political transformation.
Moses' Files
The newly surfaced “Moses” documents, apparently written by an Israeli operative, shed light on the dynamics between Assad and Iran. While Assad may have tried to limit Iran’s activities where possible, Tehran likely operated independently of Damascus, maintaining a firewall to ensure secrecy and prevent infiltration.
The Cruelty and Chaos of Damascus’ Palestine Branch
Following the shock overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime, thousands of prisoners allegedly fled Damascus’ Palestine Branch prison, as they had from other massive prisons such as Sednaya. The chaos that remains reveals the regime’s brutality and leaves many chasing rumors in a search for survivors.
New Lines’ Best of Syria Reporting
In this special issue of the Week in Review, we dive into the New Lines archives for a look back at some of our best essays on Syria
Families Seek Closure at a Damascus Morgue
Syrians with family members disappeared in regime prisons have gathered at the morgue in al-Mujtahid hospital in Damascus to search for their loved ones’ remains.
The End of Assad and a New Era for Syria — with Kareem Shaheen, Rasha Elass and Faisal Al Yafai
New Lines’ Middle East Editor Kareem Shaheen and Editorial Director Rasha Elass join Faisal Al Yafai on The Lede to discuss how the Assad regime’s collapse happened so quickly, the terrible symbolism of the Sednaya prison complex, and what’s next for Syria’s future.
What Comes Next for Lebanon’s Shiites?
Lebanon’s Shiite community is contending with the collapse of Hezbollah’s ally Bashar al-Assad. While many are apprehensive, some are celebrating the changes in Syria — and are ready to hope.