Syria

Fears of Divisive Conflict Grow in Syria

Talk of sectarian and ethnic schisms isn’t just regime propaganda, observers say.

"Reformer Assad" Myth Finally Dead

Syrian president has shown by his actions that removing him is the only option.

Syrian Opposition Activist Says NATO Must Intervene

President Bashar al-Assad will not renounce power peacefully, according to spokesman for local action group.

Syrian Opposition Firms Up Aims

Growing efforts to present united front to international community.

Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

Calls For Lebanon to End Syria Support

Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.

Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan

Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.

Syria: How Far Has Uprising Spread?