Assad, Syria

Cafes Can’t Play Music, but the Water Taps Work: Life Under Syria’s Rebels
The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but ...
Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
How the rebels governed Idlib offers insight into how they might rule Syria. Experts and residents of Idlib describe their ...
He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for ...
Islamist group running Syria has mixed record over governance in province, ruled with 'iron fist'
Sham, which toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, governed Syria's Idlib province with a mix of repression and pragmatism.
Who's been funding the HTS rebels now in control of Syria?
Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their ...
How Will the Rebels Rule Syria? Their Past Offers Clues.
The Islamist rebels who ousted Syria’s dictator ran a pragmatic and disciplined administration in the territory they ...
Syria's rebel leaders say they've broken with their jihadist past - can they be trusted?
Last week, while touring Damascus, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) was ...
Syria’s New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free ...
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad.