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Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back - Alice Martins / DER SPIEGEL

Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back - Alice Martins / DER SPIEGEL

Remnants of the War Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back

Architects, IT experts, doctors, engineers: Syrians from Germany are doing what they can to help with the reconstruction of their old homeland. But lingering security concerns and an attachment to their new home is keeping many from moving. By Katrin Elger und Asia Haidar

The Man Who Photographed Assad's Torture Victims - Lucas Jackson / REUTERS

The Man Who Photographed Assad's Torture Victims - Lucas Jackson / REUTERS

Code Name Caesar The Man Who Photographed Assad's Torture Victims

For more than two years, a junior officer in the Syrian military, his sister and a friend risked their lives to collect evidence of the atrocities being committed by the regime. Their work changed the world's view of Bashar al-Assad. And it also radically altered their own lives. By Susanne Koelbl

Searching for Islamic State in Syria - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

Searching for Islamic State in Syria - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

The Phantom Terrorists Searching for Islamic State in Syria

Nighttime attacks, arson, brutal murders: For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really? By Christoph Reuter and Johanna Maria Fritz (Photos) in Syria

The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

A Visit to Sednaya Prison The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder

Sednaya Prison near Damascus was the symbol of the Assad dictatorship. Now that the regime has been overthrown, thousands are coming here to search for their loved-ones. There isn't much left to find. By Christoph Reuter (Text) and Johanna Maria Fritz (Photos) in Damascus

Syrian Economy Continues to Spiral Toward Collapse - The New Arab

Syrian Economy Continues to Spiral Toward Collapse - The New Arab

Assad's Criminal Conglomerate Syrian Economy Continues to Spiral Toward Collapse

The Arab League had hoped that welcoming Syria back into its ranks might slow down the flow of drugs coming out the country. But as the case of business executive Mahmoud Aldij shows, Assad's mafia-like structures remain deeply entrenched. By Christoph Reuter und Karam Shaar together with the Syria Sanction Policy Program

"We Only Exist If People Remember Us" - Valery Sharifulin / ITAR-TASS / IMAGO

"We Only Exist If People Remember Us" - Valery Sharifulin / ITAR-TASS / IMAGO

Life in Assad's Syria "We Only Exist If People Remember Us"

The Arab League has accepted Bashar Assad back into the fold, but the conflict in the Syrian dictator's country is far from over. Five Syrians talk about their lives – and their fears of what is to come. By Monika Bolliger, Christoph Reuter und Mohannad Alkhalil Alnajjar

"The Assad Regime Would Not Survive Loss of Captagon Revenues" - Illustration: Matthias Schardt / DER SPIEGEL

"The Assad Regime Would Not Survive Loss of Captagon Revenues" - Illustration: Matthias Schardt / DER SPIEGEL

Syrian Drug Smuggling "The Assad Regime Would Not Survive Loss of Captagon Revenues"

The regime of Bashar Assad is apparently deeply involved in the trade of synthetic drugs. German investigators have now found proof that Syria's dictator is apparently funding his rule with drug money. By Jörg Diehl, Mohannad Alkhalil Alnajjar und Christoph Reuter

Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

Witness, Defendant, Deserter Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities

The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany. But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime. By Christoph Reuter und Hannah El-Hitami

The Story of the Destruction of an Aid Organization - AP

The Story of the Destruction of an Aid Organization - AP

Deadly Intrigue The Story of the Destruction of an Aid Organization

James Le Mesurier founded the organization that raised money for the White Helmets in the Syrian war. An intrigue drove the emergency foundation to ruin – and Le Mesurier to his death. By Christoph Reuter

“Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power" - Bradley Secker / DER SPIEGEL

“Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power" - Bradley Secker / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Chief Erdoğan Adviser “Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power"

Ibrahim Kalın is the chief foreign policy advisor to Turkish President Erdoğan. He sees the Europeans as ungrateful but strives for better relations. How does he hope to overcome tensions? Interview Conducted by Özlem Topçu in Istanbul

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

Operation White Milk How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law

Khalid al-Halabi is thought to have been responsible for the torturing of Syrian opposition activists. Despite efforts to bring him to justice, he has been living in freedom in Austria for years – protected by the country's intelligence agency. By Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

Looking Back at a Decade of Violence in Syria - Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR / laif

Looking Back at a Decade of Violence in Syria - Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR / laif

Ten Years of War Looking Back at a Decade of Violence in Syria

It has been 10 years since the beginning of the civil war in Syria. What began as a popular uprising against dictator Bashar Assad has transformed into a proxy conflict with no end in sight. Dozens of trips to the country in the last decade have born witness to the destruction. By Christoph Reuter

German Prosecutors Are Collecting Evidence on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria - AFP

German Prosecutors Are Collecting Evidence on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria - AFP

The Assad Files German Prosecutors Are Collecting Evidence on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria

German prosecutors are currently collecting witness testimonies, documents and videos incriminating Syria in what are believed to be war crimes. The evidence against the Assad regime compiled by groups that have filed a criminal complaint in Germany is overwhelming. By Christoph Reuter, Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters - Ricard Garcia Vilanova / AP Photo

The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters - Ricard Garcia Vilanova / AP Photo

Guns for Hire The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters

Countries like Russia and Turkey are increasingly using mercenaries to fight wars on their behalf. It complicates efforts to end such conflicts and turns war into a way of life for some. By Mirco Keilberth, Maximilian Popp, Christoph Reuter und Adam Assad

A Bitter Feud over Power and Money Erupts in Syria - SPUTNIK / ULLSTEIN BILD

A Bitter Feud over Power and Money Erupts in Syria - SPUTNIK / ULLSTEIN BILD

The Assads Versus the Makhloufs A Bitter Feud over Power and Money Erupts in Syria

For the last several months, a heated conflict has been escalating between the most powerful families in Syria. It has been trying Russia's patience and could decide who will ultimately wield control. By Christoph Reuter

A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey - SIPA PRESS/ action press

A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey - SIPA PRESS/ action press

The Battle for Idlib A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey

Syrian troops continue advancing on Idlib as Russian bombs keep falling. Meanwhile, Turkey is calling for an end to the violence, threating an already fragile relationship with Moscow. Civilians are caught in the middle. By Maximilian Popp und Christoph Reuter

The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist - Alex Wong/ AFP

The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist - Alex Wong/ AFP

Tracking Baghdadi The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist

For years, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most-wanted terrorist. Last weekend, American elite soldiers managed to find and eliminate him in compound in northeastern Syria. How did he end up there? Von Christoph Reuter

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

War Games German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally

By proposing a security zone in northern Syria, Germany's defense minister has irked important allies in Berlin and taken international partners by surprise. It is a risky move and could determine whether she will succeed Merkel as chancellor. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Berlin Worried about IS Fighters Coming Home - Delil Souleiman/ AFP/ Getty Images

Berlin Worried about IS Fighters Coming Home - Delil Souleiman/ AFP/ Getty Images

A Nightmare Scenario Come True Berlin Worried about IS Fighters Coming Home

The German government long shied away from bringing German Islamic State fighters and their families back from Syria. But with the Turkish invasion of northern Syria, that hesitancy is coming back to haunt Berlin.

What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe - Ugur Can/ AP/ dpa/ pa

What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe - Ugur Can/ AP/ dpa/ pa

The Triumph of the Autocrats What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe

Now that the U.S. has withdrawn from northern Syria, a trio of autocrats is dividing the country up between them. But with Putin, Erdogan and Assad now having the say in the region, dangers are on the horizon for Europe. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

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