Country
Syria
Syria is a country in the Middle East, currently in a state of civil war. Its government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, is internationally recognized but faces ongoing conflict and condemnation for human rights abuses.
Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent Israeli airstrikes on its territory and the sentencing of a high-profile Assad family member to death.
Latest on Syria
- Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
- Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish deployments before strikes, sources say
- US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
- Türkiye rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
- Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation
- Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey
- without compromising Syria's right to the Golan Heights
- his country seeks security deal with Israel
- Israel borders Syria
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