What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?
Syria’s government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.

Syria’s government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.










Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.
The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.

Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
Agreement comes after SDF lost control of swaths of territory amid offensive by government forces.

Turkish foreign minister warns against escalation with Iran, explaining how Ankara sees the future of regional security.
French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.
Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ongoing efforts to stabilise his country.
Al-Sharaa is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops.