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Children of Syria By the Numbers
For the millions of children caught in the middle of the fighting, or living abroad as refugees, the war in Syria has taken an especially painful toll.
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How Four Child Refugees Said Goodbye to Syria
As world leaders debate the politics of the refugee crisis, FRONTLINE 's "Children of Syria" tells one family's story.
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Children of Syria
The story of four children surviving in war-torn Aleppo, and their escape to a new life.
April 19, 2016
Russia Is Drawing Down In Syria. Will Its Leverage Go Too?
Russia's intervention in Syria has reshaped the dynamic of the war. But will a drawdown mean less leverage over the Assad regime?
March 16, 2016
The Number of Children Dying for ISIS is Rising
A new study finds ISIS is increasingly mobilizing children to fight and die for its cause.
March 1, 2016
A Staggering New Death Toll for Syria's War -- 470,000
In all, 11.5 percent of Syria's population has been wounded or killed since 2011, according to a grim new report.
February 11, 2016
Can Syria’s Rebels Be Brought into the Political Process?
As diplomacy on the Syrian war moves forward, international powers are trying to answer the question of how to bring the rebels fighting on the ground into the political process.
December 10, 2015
A Campaign of Disappearances in Syria Leaves Thousands Missing
At least 65,116 individuals have been "forcibly disappeared" by the Syrian government, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
November 5, 2015
Syria: What's In It For Putin?
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syria is not just about supporting the Assad regime in Syria. It's about Russia's place in the world.
October 27, 2015
A Journey "Inside Assad's Syria"
By the time Martin Smith reached Syria this past summer, the war was already in its fifth year, but life in regime-controlled areas was still largely a mystery.
October 27, 2015
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Inside Assad's Syria
The world's eyes have been fixed on the tens of thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria for Europe. But what is life like for those left behind?
October 27, 2015
Inside the Assad Regime's Surreal "Summer in Syria" Campaign
The Assad government sought to promote regime-sponsored cultural events through a marketing campaign called "Summer in Syria," but the effort didn't exactly go as planned.
October 26, 2015