Homs

'People are now happy': Syria emerges from isolation on the road to recovery

With US restrictions easing and economic activity returning, Syria is beginning to look beyond the Assad era

Daily life is gradually returning to parts of Homs as Syria begins to emerge from years of war, with easing US restrictions raising hopes for renewed investment and economic recovery.Premium
Kafr Sousa security complex after it was emptied following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria December 15, 2024.

Damascus yet to keep pledge to respect rights of detainees, UN inquiry team says

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he arrives for a working session of the European Council and regional partners during an informal meeting in Nicosia on April 24, 2026.

Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power

KURDISH INTERNAL security forces stand guard after seizing a quantity of captagon pills in Qamishli, Syria, March 25, 2025.

Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking


'Syrian rebels agree to form united leadership'

Sources say divided rebels, responding to foreign pressure, agree to set up joint leadership in efforts to overthrow Assad.

Syrian Rebels in Homs (R370)

Syria's Islamist rebels join forces against Assad

Move widens rifts with some Syrian rebel groups; arguments over weapons ensue despite common foe of Syrian president.

Syrian Rebels in Homs (R370)

Books: A product of the system?

A defense of Bashar Assad paints him as a victim of a corrupt and repressive environment.

Destroyed houses in Homs

Behind the Lines: Military councils in Syria

With groups such as the SNC having failed to provide coherent leadership for the revolution, local rebel commanders are taking charge.

Syrian Rebels in Homs (R370)

Ban: UN mission chief's convoy attacked in Syria

UN secretary-general says convoy of General Gaye was the target of armed attacks, there were no injuries.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Croatia 370 (R)

US concerned over Syria's chemical weapons

White House consulting with Syria's neighbors over chemical weapons; US believes stockpile remains under Assad's control.

Chemical Weapons (R370)

'Syrian opposition ready to secure chemical weapons'

FSA general tells 'Daily Telegraph' rebels are forming a team to take hold of Assad's chemical weapons sites; senior Syrian military defector tells Reuters Assad's forces moving chemical stockpile across country.

Free Syria Army member with an assault rifle 390 (R)

Syrian rebels start 'liberate Damascus' operation

After three days of fierce fighting, Syrian rebel commander says rebels will intensify attacks against Damascus.

Free Syrian Army 370

Mentally battered, Syrian soldiers abandon Assad

Sunni soldiers being pushed to the front lines in the rebellious city of Homs; Alawites remaining in the rear.

Syrian independence flag painted on fingers 370

Syrian army shells Homs after agreeing to truce

Assad, rebels agree to temporary ceasefire to allow aid access to wounded, but ICRC teams remain on standby as fighting rages.

Syrians demonstrate near Homs 370 (R)