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How Assad turned reconstruction into a weapon in Syria

Book Club: 'Reconstruction as Violence in Assad's Syria' explains how post-war rebuilding was used to erase communities and extend Assad's rule

Usman Butt
14 January, 2026
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Lebanon: Investigations underway into Assad regime remnants

The New Arab Staff
03 January, 2026
Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani addresses delegates during a day of dialogue with Syrian civil society, a first step towards structured dialogue with the Syrian government and the European Union, at Conference Palace near Damascus on November 15, 2025.
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Syria's foreign minister begins first official visit to China

The New Arab Staff
16 November, 2025
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Khalil Maatouk declared dead 13 years after Assad regime arrest

The New Arab Staff
01 November, 2025
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One million Syrian refugees returned from abroad since Assad fall: UN

The New Arab Staff
24 September, 2025
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Syria: Assad’s opulent wealth exposed following his collapse

The New Arab Staff
10 December, 2024
Former Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh claims Bashar al-Assad asked Iran and Russia to intervene (Getty)
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Ex-Syrian FM shocked by 'sudden' collapse of Assad regime

The New Arab Staff
10 December, 2024
Sisi has not yet commented on the downfall of his ally, Assad. [Getty]
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Egypt on 'high alert' after Assad's end amid similar fears

The New Arab
09 December, 2024
Israeli army takes control of Syria buffer zone
Post-Assad Syria
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Israel bombs Syria, rebels unravel Assad's torture prisons

The New Arab Staff
09 December, 2024
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Post-Assad Syria
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Syrian opposition leader: 18 month transition before elections

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 December, 2024
A Syrian man walks by a poster portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, under which hang campaign banners displaying names of candidates for the legislative elections in Damascus, 12 April 2007.
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Syria's Baath party oversaw half a century of repression

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 December, 2024
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Syrians 'rejoice' after ousting of Assad in shock rebel takeover

The New Arab Staff
08 December, 2024
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Syria rebels 'at gates' of central city Hama

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 December, 2024
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad visits Abu Dhabi
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US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 December, 2024
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Syria Insight: Assad keeps his head down amid Gaza, Lebanon wars

Paul McLoughlin
17 October, 2024
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Israeli strike on Damascus residential area kills at least 7 Syrians

The New Arab Staff
10 October, 2024
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Trouble up North

Hugo Goodridge
26 September, 2024
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Syrians wary as Assad issues amnesty decree for deserters

The New Arab Staff
23 September, 2024
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Jill Stein 'refuses' to call Assad, Putin war criminals

The New Arab Staff
17 September, 2024
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Israel kills Assad-linked businessman Mohammed Baraa Katerji

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 July, 2024
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Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkey 'at any moment'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 July, 2024