How Violence Erupted On Syria’s Coast

Massacres have spread across once-quiet towns on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, in the deadliest outbreak of sectarian violence since rebels toppled the dictator Bashar al-Assad. Christina Goldbaum, The New York Times’s bureau chief in Syria, traveled to the area to get a sense of who was responsible. Source link

Read More

Syria’s transitional government takes office marking crucial shift after Assad’s removal

AP photo Syria’s new government was sworn in on Saturday, marking a major step in the country’s transition following the removal of Bashar al-Assad in December.The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds and is expected to lead Syria through its five-year transitional period.Unlike previous governments, this one does not have a […]

Read More