5 stories for 2026-03-11 · Syria
A former Syrian military intelligence official has been charged with crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, in connection with alleged actions in Syria in 2011 and 2012. The individual is now based in the UK and appeared before a British court on the charges.
An article examining the experiences and circumstances of Syria's young people, documenting their memories and the challenging conditions they face.
Approximately 400 families from the Afrin region in rural Aleppo have returned to their homes following an agreement with the SDF (Kurdish-led coalition). The families had been displaced for several years before this return.
The Syrian president issued a decree establishing a committee tasked with preparing infrastructure in damaged areas to facilitate the return of residents to those regions.
Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to exchange 100 prisoners as part of ongoing post-ceasefire arrangements.