Many Syrians agree that after 14 years of brutal civil war, there is now a need for a strong pair of hands that can keep the country together. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe buff.ly/LO1VBT1

Quoted in this The Spectator story on Syria’s constitution and Kurds: “Ahmed al-Sharaa declared a constitutional committee on 2 March, and on 13 March, the constitution was ready. So in 11-12 days. That amount of time might not even be enough for people to turn in a class

As with other mass protests in the past, these could also slowly fade away, with people returning to their daily lives and getting used to President Erdoğan’s apparent invincibility. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe buff.ly/VzKmGne

Türkiye'den Suriye'ye savaşmaya giden İslamcı militanlara ne olacak? bbc.in/42cMNdK

An ISIS member carried out an attack against the Mar Elias Orthodox Church today in Damascus. Locals said the attacker entered the church during Sunday mass, opened fire on the worshippers, then detonated a suicide vest. So far, 20 dead and 52 injured confirmed.

It is a step back for Syria, a grim reminder of the 14-year-long civil war that ravaged the country. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe buff.ly/6qJM5xp

Scrap metal collectors among the ruins of Jobar in the outskirts of Damascus. The job earns them about $2-3 a day, quite similar to the newly increased salary of an average public employee.

My latest from Syria: valaszonline.hu/2025/07/11/szi…

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel on August 10. IAmong them was Anas Al-Sharif, a prominent journalist who had been the recent target of a smear campaign by Israel's military. “Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as militants without providing

Syrians are leaving Turkey unsure of what awaits them Photos by: Andrea Bey Editing: Diego Cupolo turkeyrecap.com/p/syrians-are-…

“This blockade is not just against the CHP’s building, it is a blockade of the whole Turkish Republic," said Tülay Özbay at Monday's protest. Daniel Thorpe reports on the siege of Turkey's opposition with comments by Berk on what might come next: turkeyrecap.com/p/inside-the-v…

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A Syrian air force colonel who once dropped barrel bombs across the country now hides in Baghdad with multiple fake IDs. In a confessional profile, he recalls missions, bribery and betrayals. Kamal Shahin reports for New Lines Magazine. newlinesmag.com/reportage/conf…

Our video report with alparslan

Together with my dear colleague Daniel Thorpe [Daniel Thorpe], we reported on the debate surrounding oil sales to Israel via Turkey, the criticisms levelled at this issue, the consequences of these criticisms, and, of course, the responses, for Electronic Intifada [Electronic Intifada].

Reduced security tensions could spark an investment rush in one of Turkey’s least developed regions. Now, locals said they fear being displaced again – this time by mining and resource extraction instead of conflict. Daniel Thorpe and Wouter Massink report: turkeyrecap.com/p/pkk-peace-pr…