Documents Offer Rare Look Inside Syrian Government Crackdown
When protests erupted in March 2011 in Syria — in part inspired by Arab Spring — the government responded with a violent crackdown.
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US Military Says American Troops Killed in Syria Blast
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the rare morning attack, saying one of its members carried out a suicide attack.
Trump Call with Turkish Leader Led to US Pullout from Syria
President Trump rejected the advice of his top aides and agreed to a withdrawal in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Trump Pulling All US Troops from Syria, Declaring IS Defeat
Trump's declaration of victory was far from unanimous, and officials said U.S. defense and military leaders were trying to dissuade him from ordering the withdrawal right up until the last minute.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Syria Militants over Attack
The missiles had enough range to strike regional U.S. military bases and targets inside both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Russia Blames Israel for Plane Shot Down by Syrian Missile
The Russian military said the Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft was hit 35 kilometers (22 miles) offshore as it was returning to its home base nearby.
Does This Video Show Injuries Created with Makeup to Fool the Public About Atrocities?
A video featuring a Palestinian makeup artist was used as propaganda to claim that reports of atrocities in Syria and Israel had been faked.
Assad Supporters Plan to Put the ‘Media on Trial’ for Doing Journalism in Syria
A panel of conspiracy theorists plan to gather to discuss whether war reporters should be considered terrorists.
Dennis Kucinich’s Visits to Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad Criticized Amid Ohio Governor’s Race
The former representative has a track record of visiting the war criminal president and spreading conspiracy theories about Syria.
Did an Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Accept $20,000 from a Pro-Assad Group?
Former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat, disclosed he received the money as payment for a speech.
Critics Slam Viral Stories Claiming Douma Chemical Attack Victims Died from ‘Dust’
Journalists and experts says a widely-shared report about Syria from The Independent bolsters talking points for the Assad regime and the Kremlin.
Proof the White Helmets ‘Staged’ a Chemical Attack in Syria?
Images purportedly proving that the White Helmets staged a chemical attack in Syria are actually stills from a movie set.
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