French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, notably the launch of a deliberate attack on civilians,

The crimes of the regime, whose horrors I witnessed at Sednaya Prison, must not go unpunished,' says French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot - Anadolu Ajansı

France has issued a new arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on charges related to war crimes committed in 2017, according to a source close to the case. Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes,

France plans to hold a conference on Syria in Paris on Feb. 13, the French presidency said in a statement on Thursday.

France plans to host an international conference on Syria next month to support the war-torn country's transition after half a century of Assad family rule, President Emmanuel Macron's office said Thursday.

In our view, they should be tried in the nearest place to where the crimes were committed,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

The feeling is a new one for the Alawites, a group that was powerful and influential during the dictator's rule. The Alawites are a minority sect which follows an esoteric offshoot of Shiite Islam. Between 10-12% of Syrians currently belong to the group.

The article explores why Syria, despite its early independence, was unable to establish a democracy, instead evolving into a mukhabarat state

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France to Hold Conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French Presidency PARIS (Reuters) - France plans to hold a conference on Syria in Paris on Feb. 13, the French presidency said in a ...