Syrian security forces are fighting pro-Assad insurgents in what have been described as the ‘most violent’ clashes since the dictator’s ouster Syria is witnessing what has been described as the “most violent” clashes since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, as government forces battle with a militia loyal to the former regime. The …

Amid an insurgency of pro-Assad forces in the coastal regions of Syria, the new government’s security forces have been accused of massacring civilians. Syrian security forces are fighting an insurgency by pro-Assad groups across the country [Getty] Clashes in coastal areas of Syria between government security forces and groups loyal …

In-depth: Israel is instrumentalising Syria’s Druze to maintain military influence in the south, but the community has rejected Netanyahu’s bid to protect them. Dozens of Druze residents gathered in the Seyouf Square of Jaramana, a Damascus suburb, last Tuesday, holding banners denouncing comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …