Assad ruled through torture, fear, and violence, crushing dissent while unleashing atrocities against his own people. From ...

Eyewitness testimony from several prisoners held for years in Syria's most notorious prison tell NPR about systematic executions. They recall details of how mass murder was committed and covered up.

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Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter with anti-air missile in first strike of its kind ・Russian attacks damage homes ...