Syria in 2024: A year that changed everything in a war-torn nation
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 represents a significant change in Syria's political landscape, restoring hope for many.
Assad is gone: Time to lift sanctions on Syria? DW 01/07/2025
Sanctions pose significant challenges for Syria's new government and its quest for stability.
Syria's reconstruction put to the test in Homs, the martyr city
Bab Amro symbolizes the devastating impact of the Syrian conflict, showcasing severe suffering and loss among its inhabitants under the Assad regime.
In data: Syria after the war DW 12/22/2024
Syria faces immense destruction and humanitarian needs after 14 years of civil war, with reconstruction costs potentially reaching one trillion dollars.
Syria in 2024: A year that changed everything in a war-torn nation
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 represents a significant change in Syria's political landscape, restoring hope for many.
Assad is gone: Time to lift sanctions on Syria? DW 01/07/2025
Sanctions pose significant challenges for Syria's new government and its quest for stability.
Syria's reconstruction put to the test in Homs, the martyr city
Bab Amro symbolizes the devastating impact of the Syrian conflict, showcasing severe suffering and loss among its inhabitants under the Assad regime.
In data: Syria after the war DW 12/22/2024
Syria faces immense destruction and humanitarian needs after 14 years of civil war, with reconstruction costs potentially reaching one trillion dollars.
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza are severely hindered by attacks from both Israeli forces and Palestinian groups, jeopardizing the delivery of essential aid.
Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
World Food Programme condemns Israeli actions against its convoy in Gaza, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis.
Fourth baby dies of cold as thousands huddle in Gaza tents
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to catastrophic infant mortality due to extreme cold and war conditions.
Children among 20 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including children, raising humanitarian concerns amid ongoing conflict.
The Guardian view on Gaza's suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial
Gaza's humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with healthcare collapse and increased fatalities amidst drastic food insecurity and aid shortages.
Live briefing: Israel pledges heavy punishment after gunmen kill three in West Bank
A deadly attack in the West Bank raises concerns over safety and escalates tensions in the region.
Gaza aid effort at breaking point', warns UN
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza are severely hindered by attacks from both Israeli forces and Palestinian groups, jeopardizing the delivery of essential aid.
Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
World Food Programme condemns Israeli actions against its convoy in Gaza, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis.
Fourth baby dies of cold as thousands huddle in Gaza tents
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to catastrophic infant mortality due to extreme cold and war conditions.
Children among 20 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including children, raising humanitarian concerns amid ongoing conflict.
The Guardian view on Gaza's suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial
Gaza's humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with healthcare collapse and increased fatalities amidst drastic food insecurity and aid shortages.
Live briefing: Israel pledges heavy punishment after gunmen kill three in West Bank
A deadly attack in the West Bank raises concerns over safety and escalates tensions in the region.
They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war
The ongoing civil war in Sudan severely impacts medical education, jeopardizing the future of healthcare in the country.
The U.S. says Sudan's rebel forces have committed genocide
The Biden administration officially determined that the Sudanese RSF group is committing genocide amid a devastating civil war, escalating humanitarian crisis, and imposing sanctions.
Sudan: Inside the world's worst humanitarian crisis
The war in Sudan has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with no end in sight, exacerbated by foreign interference and widespread abuses.
Fierce fighting in Khartoum endangers Sudanese civilians
The conflict in Sudan reflects severe humanitarian crises, marked by indiscriminate attacks and significant civilian casualties on both sides.
Civilians to suffer even more in Sudan next year as civil war rages on
Sudan's civil war has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, expected to worsen significantly for civilians in 2025.
Sudan Suspends Cooperation With Global Hunger Monitor as War Expands Famine
Sudan's civil war has exacerbated a worsening famine, prompting the government to stop cooperating with hunger monitors amidst rising food insecurity.
They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war
The ongoing civil war in Sudan severely impacts medical education, jeopardizing the future of healthcare in the country.
The U.S. says Sudan's rebel forces have committed genocide
The Biden administration officially determined that the Sudanese RSF group is committing genocide amid a devastating civil war, escalating humanitarian crisis, and imposing sanctions.
Sudan: Inside the world's worst humanitarian crisis
The war in Sudan has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with no end in sight, exacerbated by foreign interference and widespread abuses.
Fierce fighting in Khartoum endangers Sudanese civilians
The conflict in Sudan reflects severe humanitarian crises, marked by indiscriminate attacks and significant civilian casualties on both sides.
Civilians to suffer even more in Sudan next year as civil war rages on
Sudan's civil war has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, expected to worsen significantly for civilians in 2025.
Sudan Suspends Cooperation With Global Hunger Monitor as War Expands Famine
Sudan's civil war has exacerbated a worsening famine, prompting the government to stop cooperating with hunger monitors amidst rising food insecurity.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in the Himalayas led to at least 95 deaths and over 130 injuries, highlighting the disaster's severity.
At the EU's external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues
The systemic failure of medical care for refugees in Bulgaria leads to hemorrhaging suffering and hopelessness.
Opinion: Will Joe Biden's last push to end war in Sudan be enough?
Biden's administration is making one final push to engage on Sudan amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis before losing ground with the upcoming administration.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire with nearly 1.9 million internally displaced persons.
Continued violence, including Israeli strikes, compounds the suffering of civilians in the region.
Middle East crisis live: Israel tells Houthis they face miserable fate' if rocket attacks continue
Israel warns Houthis against attacks, likening potential fate to that of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza
UNRWA is crucial for Palestinian humanitarian aid, facing a potential ban by Israel amidst severe humanitarian crises.
Israeli actions against UNRWA could exacerbate famine conditions in Gaza.
Live Briefing: U.N. chief expresses alarm over Israeli attack on Yemen airport
UN Secretary-General Guterres urges Israel and militants in Yemen to exercise restraint after airstrikes escalate violence, resulting in civilian casualties.
Middle East crisis live: Israel tells Houthis they face miserable fate' if rocket attacks continue
Israel warns Houthis against attacks, likening potential fate to that of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza
UNRWA is crucial for Palestinian humanitarian aid, facing a potential ban by Israel amidst severe humanitarian crises.
Israeli actions against UNRWA could exacerbate famine conditions in Gaza.
Live Briefing: U.N. chief expresses alarm over Israeli attack on Yemen airport
UN Secretary-General Guterres urges Israel and militants in Yemen to exercise restraint after airstrikes escalate violence, resulting in civilian casualties.
Pakistani strikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban say
Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly civilians, raising humanitarian concerns and straining relations between the two nations.
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women
The Taliban's latest directive threatens NGOs with closure if they employ women, reinforcing the regime's push against female participation in public life.
The world should not forget Afghanistan
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens in 2024, facing neglect in global aid and attention amidst competing international crises.
Pakistani strikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban say
Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly civilians, raising humanitarian concerns and straining relations between the two nations.
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women
The Taliban's latest directive threatens NGOs with closure if they employ women, reinforcing the regime's push against female participation in public life.
The world should not forget Afghanistan
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens in 2024, facing neglect in global aid and attention amidst competing international crises.
How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?
Israel's actions in Gaza have resulted in massive civilian casualties and destruction of medical facilities, leaving vulnerable populations without care.
Middle East crisis live: some progress' made on Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
Israeli military actions have severely impacted healthcare facilities in northern Gaza, raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?
Israel's actions in Gaza have resulted in massive civilian casualties and destruction of medical facilities, leaving vulnerable populations without care.
Middle East crisis live: some progress' made on Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
Israeli military actions have severely impacted healthcare facilities in northern Gaza, raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
Record toll for migrants missing at sea: Spanish NGO DW 12/26/2024
In 2024, a record 10,547 migrants died or went missing en route to Spain, a significant increase from 2023.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
The migration route connecting West Africa to Spain experienced the highest death toll on record in 2024, with nearly 10,000 reported migrants missing at sea.
Record toll for migrants missing at sea: Spanish NGO DW 12/26/2024
In 2024, a record 10,547 migrants died or went missing en route to Spain, a significant increase from 2023.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
The migration route connecting West Africa to Spain experienced the highest death toll on record in 2024, with nearly 10,000 reported migrants missing at sea.