Syrian civil war3 hrs agoEx-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-Assad3 hrs ago3 days agoSyrian 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 days ago29 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 202520 Oct 2025'I need to find my missing children and grandchildren'A BBC documentary team follows a Syrian refugee's journey back to his homeland in search of his missing children and grandchildren.20 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Months after fall of Assad, families of Syria's missing still seeking justiceSome are only now coming forward with accounts of loved ones who disappeared during the civil war and are presumed dead.15 Oct 2025...
