Damascus

Posted at 10:37 20 May

Death metal and the Syrian war

Death metal band singer Jake Shuker says living in Syria means the sounds of war infiltrate his music.

Posted at 15:14 28 Oct 2018

Part of Damascus' antiquities museum was open to the public on Sunday for the first time in six years.

Posted at 5:31 29 Aug 2018

Matt Wareham

Newsbeat reporter

Somar Hazim says having a drink between mortar shelling is "really tempting" for lots of people.

Posted at 17:13 21 May 2018

The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants.

Posted at 16:00 18 Apr 2018

It is unclear when chemical weapons experts will be able to start work after Tuesday's incident.

Posted at 20:45 16 Apr 2018

International inspectors will be allowed to visit Douma on Wednesday, the Russian military announces.

Posted at 15:59 14 Apr 2018

Syria air strikes: 12 hours in two minutes

How the US, UK and France attack on suspected chemical weapons facilities unfolded.

Posted at 15:32 14 Apr 2018

Syria air strikes: Footage shows before and after

Footage shows missiles striking a military research facility in Damascus, and the apparent aftermath.

Posted at 10:58 14 Apr 2018

US and allies launch air strikes on Syria

Military bases near the capital Damascus and the city of Homs were targeted.

Posted at 19:05 20 Mar 2018

Police say rebels in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region fired the rockets at a government-held area.

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