Reconstruction

A woman looks on as residents and emergency workers sift through rubble of a residential building that was hit in an airstrike in the early hours of March 27, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. © Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

Iran War Threatens Syria’s Fragile Recovery

Regional escalations strain already acute economic, social and political tensions.

1 Apr 26

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep, Turkey, in the early hours of February 6, followed by another 7.5-magnitude tremor just after midday. The quakes caused widespread destruction in southern Turkey and northern Syria and has killed more than 40,000 people. © Abdulmonam Eassa/Getty Images

Syria: After the Earthquake

The fall of the Assad regime reshaped the political landscape, but did not translate into immediate relief for disaster-affected communities.

6 Feb 26

A child looks out from his destroyed house, the local council marked the wall with "evacuation", to inform the family that they can't stay here anymore, in the city of Armanaz, on February 24, 2023 north of Idlib, Syria. © Abdulmonam Eassa/Getty Images

After the Earthquake

In this week’s update, read about how survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Syria are rebuilding their lives.

6 Feb 26

Investigating Crimes Against Cultural Heritage in Odesa

Russian forces are accused of bombing significant sites including churches and museums.

2 Apr 25

Members of the Ukrainian military walk through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 06, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Restoring Justice for Ukraine

"This is a great achievement for the entire international community.”

3 Apr 24

Posad-Pokrovs’ke: “We Need a Whole New Village”

The strategic southern settlement destroyed by shelling faces a daunting task as it looks to recover.

3 Mar 23

A small river runs through the center of Vareš. The whole area is rich in water. © IWPR

Bosnia: The Town That Resisted Ethnic Division

Despite nationalist politics elsewhere, residents refuse to be divided along ethnic lines.

22 Dec 21

President Putin, President Aliyev, and Prime Minister Pashinyan meet to discuss the unblocking of transit routes. © Press Office of the Armenian Government

Will Armenia Gain From New Regional Transit Routes?

Critics fear that risks outweigh any potential benefits.

12 Feb 21

Nineveh Reborn

The province is coming back to life after years of conflict.

5 Nov 19

Ukrainian president and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Ukraine Prepares for Elections

Politicians turn their attention to the war-torn east.

17 Jul 19

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