Syrian civil war6 days agoOusted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentiaThe ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.6 days ago7 Aug 2026The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hidingHow we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria. 7 Aug 20266 Jul 2026Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian courtTwo former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Syrian ex-colonel accused of crimes against humanity deemed 'unfit to plead'Salem Al-Salem, 58, is charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, three counts of torture and one charge of conduct ancillary to murder.3 Jul 202629 Apr 2026Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victimsThere were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.29 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedAmjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.24 Apr 202610 Mar 2026Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time. 10 Mar 20268 Dec 2025Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of AssadThe BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution. 8 Dec 20257 Dec 2025'I escaped Syria like a criminal, and came back a hero'Imad Alarnab, who fled to London from Damascus in 2015, returned to Syria for the first time last month.7 Dec 2025...
