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Aleppo

Aleppo became almost synonymous with the horrors of the civil war in Syria and was the worst-hit city in the conflict. Now, rebels led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militia (HTS) have taken control of Syria's second city.

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Ruined street in Alepp

Syrian regime 'guilty of crimes against humanity'

Amnesty International says the Syrian regime has conducted unlawful sieges aimed at forcing civilians from their homes.
ConflictsNovember 13, 2017
The artwork "Monument" in Dresden

Controversial anti-war monument on show in Berlin

An unusual peace memorial by a Syrian-born artist will be set up in front of the Brandenburg Gate for two weeks.
ArtsNovember 8, 2017
Rohingya Muslims

WorldLink: A taste of the past

On this week's show, we meet members of the persecuted Rohingya community who fled Myanmar in the 1960s, the marathon team throwing the spotlight on the plight of African asylum seekers in Israel, and a Polish journalist uncovering uncomfortable truths about the wartime Nazi occupation. We'll also visit a restaurant run by Syrian refugees in Oslo, and a South Korean nun turned world famous chef.
PoliticsOctober 27, 201758:59 min
Norway Aleppo Bahebek food stall showing Mohammad Hadri (with beard) and Yakeen al Balkhi (without beard) in an Oslo Food market

Refugees serve up Syrian food in Oslo

Years of conflict has reduced the Syrian city of Aleppo to a shell of what it once was. Before the war, it was the country's largest city and was known as a culinary capital of the Middle East. Now, along with its people and infrastructure, much of that tradition is gone. But, in Norway, a small piece of Aleppo's culinary heritage is living on, thanks to a charity that helps Syrians find work.
PoliticsOctober 27, 201707:13 min
Syria destruction

Animals evacuated from Aleppo zoo

An international animal welfare charity has evacuated several animals stranded at a zoo in Aleppo.
ConflictsJuly 29, 2017
Fokus Europa Syrien Aleppo-Seife

Syrians sell Aleppo soap in France

In war-torn Syria, hundreds of people in Aleppo survive by making laurel soap for export to France.
SocietyJuly 13, 201702:59 min
Irak Kampf um Mossul gegen den IS

Amnesty: US-led coalition violated international law

DW's Matthias von Hein spoke to with Amnesty International's Iraq campaigner and researcher Razaw Salihy.
CatastropheJuly 11, 2017
Mindestens 16 Tote bei Bombenanschlag auf Busse in Syrien

Dozens of Syrians die in attack on bus convoy

An explosion has killed at least 43 people awaiting evacuation from the government-held towns of Foua and Kfraya.
ConflictsApril 15, 2017
Syrien Aleppo Männer in Trümmern mit Säuglingen

Syrian Archive finds 'overwhelming' Russian atrocities

A Berlin project has concluded that Russia and the Syrian regime are behind most attacks on civilians in Aleppo.
ConflictsMarch 28, 2017
Syrien Zerstörung

WorldLink: Six years of conflict

This week on WorldLink, an in-depth look at the war in Syria, including an interview with Syrian director Firas Fayyad.
ConflictsMarch 17, 201754:59 min
Syrien - Kinder im Krieg

Syrian conflict enters seventh year

In this in-depth segment, WorldLink takes a look at the devastating impact of the Syrian war on children.
ConflictsMarch 17, 201726:25 min
Syrerin Rima A. über ihr Leben in Deutschland und ihre Erinnerungen an Aleppo Syrien

'I've said goodbye to my family forever'

Rima A. is a Syrian refugee in Germany from Aleppo. She told DW about her memories of the war back home.
SocietyMarch 16, 2017
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Aleppo: Getting better, but a long way to normal

Aleppo is returning to normal, but extremely slowly. Shortages of all kinds remain an everyday reality.
March 16, 201701:41 min
Hamburg Fadi Friek und Ingo Hagemann, Eisdiele

Syrian seeks to start a business in Germany

Many migrants are keen to set up their own business in Germany. It's not always easy but there are inspiring tales.
BusinessMarch 16, 201702:54 min
Filmstill "Last men in Aleppo"

'The White Helmets made me believe in humanity'

Syrian-born filmmaker Firas Fayyad's latest documentary, "Last men in Aleppo," focuses on a White Helmets rescue team.
ConflictsMarch 15, 2017
Filmstill "Last men in Aleppo"

Documenting Aleppo's rescuers

Syrian-born filmmaker Firas Fayyad talks to DW about his documentary on the White Helmets, "Last men in Aleppo."
FilmMarch 15, 201709:28 min
Syrien Zerstörung

Six years into Syrian war, false expectations

The protests that led to the Syrian civil war began six years ago. DW asks an expert how it's gone on so long.
ConflictsMarch 14, 2017
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Aleppo: First train ride in years

For the first time in more than four years, Aleppo's railway station has reopened.
PoliticsMarch 13, 201701:27 min
Syrien syrische Soldaten nach der Zurückeroberung von Aleppo

UN Syria probe describes war crimes in Aleppo

Among the findings, the UN said Syria deliberately bombed a humanitarian convoy in Aleppo.
ConflictsMarch 1, 2017
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People returning to Aleppo despite destruction

Residents are slowly returning to the old city of Aleppo despite the widespread destruction. They are looking for ways to rebuild the city and their properties.
PoliticsFebruary 20, 201701:38 min
Syrien Fußball in Aleppo

Football is back in Aleppo

Daily life in Aleppo
SportsFebruary 19, 20176 images
Deutschland | Einweihung der Skulptur Monument vor der Frauenkirche in Dresden

'Monument' to Aleppo opens to protests in Dresden

A peace memorial by Syrian-born artist Manaf Halbouni has been unveiled in Dresden - to loud protests.
CultureFebruary 7, 2017
Admiral Kusnezow Russland Flugzeugträger

Russia begins military drawdown in Syria

The Kremlin first deployed its troops to Syria in September 2015, and already began a withdrawal in March 2016.
ConflictsJanuary 6, 2017
Griechenland Syrische Flüchtlinge in Nord-Griechenland

Despair over Aleppo

Syrian refugees in refugee camps in northern Greece find themselves worrying about the families left behind.
PoliticsJanuary 3, 2017
Syrien Krieg - Kämpfe in Aleppo, Regierungstruppen

Nationwide ceasefire begins in Syria

A ceasefire deal agreed between the Syrian government and rebels has gone into effect at midnight local time.
ConflictsDecember 29, 2016
Syrien Arzt in Aleppo

Germany ups medical aid to war-torn Aleppo

Germany has provided aid to support the continued work of nearly 1,000 medical professionals in Aleppo.
ConflictsDecember 27, 2016
von Hein Matthias Kommentarbild App

Only good and bad in Syria?

Matthias von Hein
The true picture in Syria is gray, not black and white, says Matthias von Hein.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2016
Syrien Schnee und Kälte in Aleppo

Russia reports finding executed civilians in Aleppo

Russia's military has found a mass grave of Syrians, allegedly killed by rebel groups.
ConflictsDecember 26, 2016
Aleppo Syrien Rauchwolke

Rebels shell government controlled Aleppo

Casualties have been reported in Aleppo a day after the Syrian army reclaimed the city
ConflictsDecember 23, 2016
Weihnachten in Berlin - Marsz Berlin-Aleppo

Aleppo solidarity march gets set to leave Berlin

The 'Civil March for Aleppo' is an initiative for Europeans to show solidarity with the people of Aleppo.
SocietyDecember 23, 2016
Syrien Aleppo Evakuierung

Syrian army 'reclaims' Aleppo

The evacuation of eastern Aleppo has been completed, according to state media.
ConflictsDecember 22, 2016
Syrien Krieg - Zerstörung & Evakuierungen in Aleppo

UN to set up war crimes probe for Syria

The UN has approved a resolution to set up a panel to gather evidence of possible war crimes in Syria.
ConflictsDecember 22, 2016
Türkei Ankara Präsident Erdogan trifft syrisches Twittermädchen Bana Al-Abed

Syria's little girl blogger meets Erdogan

The young girl who became the voice of the children trapped by Syria's war has been safely evacuated to Turkey.
ConflictsDecember 21, 2016
Syrien Avakuierung aus Aleppo

Evacuations from Aleppo resume

The evacuation of residents from east Aleppo resumes after a new agreement was reached with the Syrian government.
ConflictsDecember 21, 2016
Syrien Evakuierung in Aleppo

Russia, Iran, Turkey back expansion of truce in Syria

Russia, Turkey and Iran have agreed to guarantee Syria peace talks and support widening a ceasefire across the country.
ConflictsDecember 21, 2016
Mudhoon Loay Kommentarbild App

Syrian war: No end in sight

Loay Mudhoon
International diplomacy must do everything in its power to protect civilians and create peace.
ConflictsDecember 20, 2016
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@dwnews - Syrian child Bana leaves Aleppo, many others still trapped

December 20, 201602:55 min
Aleppo Evakurierung

25,000 evacuated from Aleppo so far

The Syrian government has allowed additional UN staff to monitor the rest of the evacuations.
ConflictsDecember 20, 2016
Art for Aleppo

How a US school art class is confronting the tragedy of war

An elementary school art teacher is using social media to send a message of solidarity to the people of Aleppo.
CultureDecember 20, 2016
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Russian ambassador shot dead in Turkey

Andrei Karlov, Russian ambassador to Turkey, was shot dead in Ankara this afternoon. The killer was allegedly taking revenge for the Russian's bombing of Syria.
PoliticsDecember 19, 201601:46 min
Syrien Evakuierung aus Aleppo

UN votes to send monitors to Aleppo

The UN Security Council has voted to approve a resolution for UN observers to monitor the evacuation of Aleppo.
ConflictsDecember 19, 2016
Syrien Evakuierung aus Aleppo

Evacuation from east Aleppo back on track

A convoy of some 20 buses has left Aleppo while hundreds of people were also leaving villages besieged by the rebels.
ConflictsDecember 19, 2016
Evakuierungsbusse in Syrien angegriffen

Buses burned en route to Syria refugees

Around 350 people were able to leave a rebel-held area of east Aleppo late Sunday.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2016
Syrien Aleppo Evakuierung Busse

Buses enter Aleppo for new evacuation push

Vehicles have started entering the last rebel-held corner in Aleppo, preparing to resume a stalled evacuation effort.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2016
Belgien NATO Ukraine Kommision - Jens Stoltenberg

NATO head: force is not always the answer

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg has said that a military operation in Syria would have made a bad situation worse.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2016
Syrien Aleppo Ruine Carlton Hotel

Thousands wait to leave besieged Aleppo

Rebels have said the Assad government is purposefully stalling a plan to evacuate civilians from eastern Aleppo.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2016
Syrien Krieg - Zerstörung & Evakuierungen in Aleppo

Assad's opponents urge UN role in peace talks

An official for the main Syrian opposition committee says new peace talks must take place under United Nations auspices.
ConflictsDecember 17, 2016
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@dwnews - Anger on social media over Aleppo's fate

ConflictsDecember 16, 201603:29 min
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Protests all over the world for Aleppo

The fall of Aleppo outraged the international community, leading citizens to raise their voices.
PoliticsDecember 16, 201601:04 min
Syrien Konflikt Krieg Bürgerkrieg Zerstörung

The battle for Aleppo

Timeline: The battle for Aleppo
ConflictsDecember 16, 201611 images