He was out of the cell after 11 years in one of the most ironic ways. The shaving in Tadmur is a monthly ritual which kills many detainees.   The detainees of the fifth yard work in handicraft for the security men to sell the products His daughter, Rahaf, is his weakness which makes...

Russia said it was surprised that the United States was backing an "odious" resolution at the UN Human Rights Council condemning the Syrian regime's use of foreign fighters, saying it undermined peace efforts.   "To my huge astonishment, we have learnt that apart from the...

While Hezbollah’s intervention in Syria is helping Assad regain military foothold in key areas of the country, it promises a more vicious and prolonged sectarian conflict in the longer run. The involvement strongly backed by Iran, could open the door for the West to arm the opposition in...

   The BND has traditionally good relations with Syria. In early May, according to ARD information also traveled to a meeting in Damascus BND President Schindler. There he is said to have spoken with the Syrian intelligence to use the findings of the Syrian colleagues ....