A decade after the January 25 uprising, thousands of protesters are estimated to have fled to escape the President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi government, which is now considered even more oppressive.
The new sanctions target Syria's central bank, Bashar Assad's in-laws, and others.
Assad awards duty-free contract to Rami Makhlouf’s brother
Bashar al-Assad has awarded a contract to operate Syria’s duty-free shops to the brother of Rami Makhlouf, Assad’s billionaire businessman relative who has fallen from grace with the regime.
US imposes sanctions on teenage son of Syria's Assad
The US imposed sanctions on the son of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad under the Caesar Act.
Sudan force says 160 Libya bound 'mercenaries' arrested
"Sending Sudanese to fight in Libya as mercenaries is unacceptable," an RSF commander said.
Syrians vote for new parliament amid measures against virus
The vote is the third to take place in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011.
Syria's Asma al-Assad 'led' campaign against Rami Makhlouf
Syria's first lady has been implicated as leading a campaign to strip formerly powerful tycoon Rami Makhlouf of his assets.
Damascus blasts Syria donor conference
"Syria denounces such conferences, which are considered a blatant interference in Syria's internal affairs."
Syria ends tycoon Makhlouf's duty free contracts
The move comes as part of an ongoing dispute between Assad and his cousin, Rami Makhlouf.
Sudan detains 122 alleged fighters heading for Libya
Sudan said Sunday it has arrested 122 of its nationals as they headed to neighbouring Libya to fight as "mercenaries", state media reported.
Pompeo eyes resolution on Sudan terror listing
Sudanese and American officials are hopeful that the two will soon reach a settlement that could see damaging sanctions lifted.
Sudan nearing settlement with US for 1998 embassy bombings
Sudan's FM said a compensation deal with victims of twin embassy bomings in Kenya and Tanzania was being finalised, as the country nears being ...
Syria refuses to 'bow' to US sanctions
The Syrian regime's foreign minister has said that the US Caesar Act sanctions are intended to weaken support for Assad ahead of presidential ...
Explainer: Who’s on the US’s new Syria sanctions blacklist?
Sanctions passed under the United States’ Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act have targeted a series of figures associated with the Syrian ...
Damascus hits out at new US sanctions on Syria
The measures are the first to take effect under the Caesar Act, which punishes any companies that work with the Assad regime.
Caesar Act slaps sanctions on Syria's ruling elite, businesses
The US Department of State and Treasury hit Syria's elite, henchmen and investors with brand new sanctions on Wednesday, pressuring the regime to hold peace talks.
Caesar Act: Unprecedented sanctions on Syria's Asma Al-Assad
The US State Department unveiled its harshest sanctions on Syria to date, naming First Lady Asma al-Assad for the first time under the ...
Al Yamaniah: Subverting the stereotypes about Yemeni women
Al Yamaniah is shining a spotlight on the creative talents of Yemeni women.
It's time to talk about Ramadan and eating disorders
Muslim women with eating disorders often suffer in silence during Ramadan.
Foreign hands in Syria's war creating problems for Assad
Foreign intervention has marked Syria's war. Now it could lead to Assad's downfall.
Algeria regime exploits virus to defeat protesters: analysts
Analysts have accused the Algerian government of exploiting the novel coronavirus pandemic to suppress the protest movement in the country.
Syria Weekly: Greece's centre-right government moves towards Assad normalisation
Greece is taking steps to normalise ties with the Syrian regime.
Syria Weekly: Rami Makhlouf's fall from grace confirmed
The rise and fall of Rami Makhlouf will be one of the great turning points in recent Syrian history.
Billionaire cousin of Syria's Assad publicly complains about regime
Businessman Rami Makhlouf, the wealthy cousin of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, took to Facebook to plead with his cousin to show mercy on ...