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Analysts say the Syrian president is ultimately responsible for the violent crackdown which has cost thousands of lives.
Features Last Modified: 30 Jan 2012 15:35 GMT
Syria's Alawite community have a history of persecution, but dominate the ruling family's security forces.
Features Last Modified: 10 Oct 2011 17:49 GMT
Tanks surround Maarat al-Numan ahead of military offensive, prompting an exodus of residents from the northern town.
Middle East Last Modified: 15 Jun 2011 16:17 GMT
University of Oklahoma's Joshua Landis underscores the need for caution regarding notion of a wholesale mutiny.
Middle East Last Modified: 14 Jun 2011 20:30 GMT
Residents of town besieged by the army paint picture of chaos fuelled by secret police.
Features Last Modified: 28 Apr 2011 03:21 GMT
State department says it isn't undermining Syria's regime, after WikiLeaks exposed financing of opposition groups.
Opinion Last Modified: 19 Apr 2011 14:42 GMT
Heavy gunfire reported in the southern Syrian city of Daraa as anti-government protesters defy a week-long crackdown.
Middle East Last Modified: 25 Mar 2011 13:55 GMT
Call for protests at mosques comes despite a reform pledge by the government after many were shot dead in Daraa city.
Middle East Last Modified: 25 Mar 2011 10:47 GMT
Government to consider ending emergency rule and licensing political parties in wake of deadly protests.
Middle East Last Modified: 25 Mar 2011 03:14 GMT
Analysts say a popular president, dreaded security forces and religious diversity make a Syrian revolution unlikely.
Features Last Modified: 09 Feb 2011 17:18 GMT
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