Nada Homsi

The incident will be seen as a test for Syria's new administration

Many hope to leave country until intentions of new rulers become clearer

The remains of around 20 bodies were found dumped in the Aqraba district of south-eastern Syria

Airport officials call for sanctions to be lifted to restore aviation sector

Rights groups have called for the preservation of evidence at sites of crimes committed by Assad regime

Residents discovered bags dumped by road near deserted fairground were full of bones and remains

The National toured the hidden section of Damascus Public Hospital, where medics say they were ordered to treat foreign militants and even high-profile detainees

Video on social media had sparked hopes that he was journalist Austin Tice

Syrians are starting to get answers about the fate of missing relatives

Syrian border checkpoint with Lebanon abandoned

Lack of food, water and electricity are hampering residents wanting to restart their lives after two months of war

Investigation reveals how its military systemically targeted civilians before the ceasefire came into effect

Residents determined to return home despite uncertainty over durability of ceasefire

With a ceasefire imminent, here are six critical events that shaped the most recent war

Residents across the country fear housing people fleeing Israel's attacks will give it excuse to strike