Nada Maucourant Atallah
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Four killed in 'ISIS attack' on Syrian police checkpoint
Extremist group has declared war on President Ahmad Al Shara's government
ExclusiveAssad's face vanishes as Syria replaces a third of banknotes in weeks
Exclusive: Currency overhaul and oil and gas revenue are key steps towards recovery, central bank chief Abdulkader Husrieh tells The National
Syria’s Al Hol camp is closing – but its detainees' fate remains precarious
Government faces the challenge of trying to integrate back into society those with no affiliation to ISIS – while containing others who remain a security threat
Special reportHow thousands escaped from Syria's biggest ISIS camp
Escapes all but emptied notorious ISIS-linked prison, leaving authorities nervous about at-large fighters
Special reportHunting for ISIS fighters deep in the Syrian desert
The National visits areas where Syrian forces are dismantling ISIS hideouts, as Damascus seeks closer security ties with Washington
'They knew and did nothing': Lebanon's Tripoli reels after building collapse
Authorities promise action after disaster, while residents say they have lost trust following decades of neglect
Syrian security officer arrested over shooting in Druze area
Four civilians killed and another injured in attack in government-controlled area of the restive southern province
Special report‘Israel will not abandon us’: Separatist Sweida poses new threat for fragile Syria
The National's interviews with residents, local officials and commanders reveal a complex picture of a scarred city
Legacy socialism, vested interests: Can European investors break into Syria?
With the last package of sanctions lifted, foreign businesses see opportunities aplenty. But there are obstacles ...
France warns Lebanon against being pulled into US – Iran tensions
French foreign minister's visit focuses on disarming Hezbollah and aid conference for Lebanese military
A loss of land and a sense of betrayal: How Syria’s Kurds saw their autonomy unravel
The agreement for the SDF to integrate into the Syrian military represents a turning point for the Kurdish population. Where do they go from here?
Kobani residents face siege and shortages as flimsy Syria truce holds
Mainly Kurdish city struggling with lack of water, power, fuel and food as clashes continue on its outskirts
Turkey says Syria-SDF ceasefire may be extended
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan raises security risks as US begins moving thousands of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq
Dispatch'We’ve had enough': Syrians brace for war as SDF ceasefire expires
Tanks roll towards Hasakah front line with Syrian government and SDF militia in a tense stand-off
Special reportInside Syria’s 'Mad Max' oilfield: Scorched wasteland hides Damascus's next big prize
After years under SDF control, the country’s largest energy site is back in government hands but rebuilding requires billions and several years
