Syria's population, comprising various ethnic and religious groups, makes it one of the most diverse countries in the Middle East. DW takes a closer look. One of the most popular chants in Syria ...

as well as ensuring fair representation of all ethnic and social groups, will be the "compass" guiding Syria's future. "In the new Syria, everyone will feel they belong," he said, adding that the ...

The news outlet Israel Hayom reported that Defence Minister Israel Katz chaired a small ministerial meeting on Tuesday ...

Part of a stateless ethnic group straddling Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Armenia and Syria, Kurds have so far been among the few winners of the Syrian conflict, controlling nearly a quarter of the country ...

EXCLUSIVE Armed men have been wearing emblems used by ISIS and there are reports of beheadings and executions of civilians.

Syrian's democratic opposition of 2011 was a loosely allied group and struggled with ideological, political, and ethnic divisions, resulting in a lack of unified leadership and goals. MOHAMMED AL ...

added that all fighters would be "subject to the law" as he sought to reassure minorities in Syria that the group would protect citizens and continue state institutions in the multi-ethnic country.

Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry. Absent from the meeting ...

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted the importance of Syria's unity and complete elimination of all terrorist groups ...

As Syria begins recovering from 50 years of autocratic rule by the Assad family, an international envoy says Christians and ...