Syria’s cultural heritage faces threats from conflict, neglect, and political shifts. Preservation efforts by UNESCO, local initiatives, and international programs highlight the need for cooperation.

Syria's health-care system has undergone profound upheaval over the past decade, shaped by conflict, fragmentation, and now, a tenuous political transition. The acute conflict phase (2011–15) ...

An armed offensive on Nov 27 led to the government's overthrow on Dec 8, bringing hope for an end to displacement but uncertainty about the future.