Syrian Arab Republic

In pictures: Turkey supports northern Syria's response to Covid-19

Amid the deadly outbreak, Turkey is doing its best to help Syrians tackle the coronavirus in northern Syria, where it has created safe zones for refugees.

Syria seals major shrine for Shia pilgrims to stem virus

Syria says it has a total of sixteen publicly cases and two deaths and UN officials have warned the country was ill prepared for an outbreak and that the confirmed cases could just be the "tip of the iceberg."

What's the truth behind the coronavirus spread in Syria?

The Assad regime has not been forthcoming with information and if action is not taken, it could become a coronavirus hotspot.

Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread

Iran, a regional Covid-19 epicentre, backs the Assad regime and sends religious pilgrims and militias to Syria where health systems stand ravaged by war. Arrival of the virus in war-torn countries such as Syria and Gaza raises fears of circulation.

Aid workers disinfect camps in Syria's northern Idlib

Alongside the perils of the war in Syria and living in displaced camps, the spectre of coronavirus is ever present for Syrians.

UK aiming for below 20,000 coronavirus deaths under toughened approach

A sobering Covid-19 study prompted Britain to shut down social life in the country and ordered the most vulnerable to isolate for 12 weeks, ramping up the battle against the coronavirus outbreak as it accelerates towards its peak.

WHO to start coronavirus testing in opposition-held Syria

Syria's regime has started testing in areas in the rest of the country, although has not yet reported a case to the WHO.

Turkey, Russia start joint patrols on Syria's Idlib highway

The joint patrol in Syria's Idlib region was the result of a recent agreement between Ankara and Moscow on a ceasefire in Idlib province.

Nine years of war in Syria has shown us the worst of humanity

What started as a series of protests turned into a genocide that the world is happy to ignore.

The Syrian uprising and the birth of an idea

Supporters of the revolution against the Assad regime take stock of the toll the war has taken nine years after it started.

Syria's brutal war enters 10th year

When Syrians took to the streets on March 15, 2011, they could scarcely have imagined their anti-regime protests would turn into a complex war entangling rebels, terrorists and outside forces.

Turkey, Russia agree on details of truce in Idlib, Syria

First Turkish-Russian joint patrol on M4 highway in Idlib to be conducted on March 15, says Turkish defence minister.