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Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

Witness, Defendant, Deserter Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities

The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany. But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime. By Christoph Reuter und Hannah El-Hitami

A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

"Mama, Pray for Us" A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

At least 17 people have died at the border between Poland and Belarus. European politicians have described the refugees as "weapons" in a "hybrid war." In fact, they were people with dreams, fears and aspirations. Here are their stories.

The Story of the Destruction of an Aid Organization - AP

Deadly Intrigue The Story of the Destruction of an Aid Organization

James Le Mesurier founded the organization that raised money for the White Helmets in the Syrian war. An intrigue drove the emergency foundation to ruin – and Le Mesurier to his death. By Christoph Reuter

“Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power" - Bradley Secker / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Chief Erdoğan Adviser “Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power"

Ibrahim Kalın is the chief foreign policy advisor to Turkish President Erdoğan. He sees the Europeans as ungrateful but strives for better relations. How does he hope to overcome tensions? Interview Conducted by Özlem Topçu in Istanbul

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

Operation White Milk How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law

Khalid al-Halabi is thought to have been responsible for the torturing of Syrian opposition activists. Despite efforts to bring him to justice, he has been living in freedom in Austria for years – protected by the country's intelligence agency. By Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

A Family’s Journey from Cologne to the Islamic State

“Mama, Send Some Money” A Family’s Journey from Cologne to the Islamic State

Their sons moved from Cologne to the war in Syria. They kept slaves and rose up the ranks of Islamic State leadership. Their parents would send them care packages with popcorn and Kalashnikov magazines. By Özlem Gezer, Sarah Klosterkamp und Timofey Neshitov

Looking Back at a Decade of Violence in Syria - Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR / laif

Ten Years of War Looking Back at a Decade of Violence in Syria

It has been 10 years since the beginning of the civil war in Syria. What began as a popular uprising against dictator Bashar Assad has transformed into a proxy conflict with no end in sight. Dozens of trips to the country in the last decade have born witness to the destruction. By Christoph Reuter

German Prosecutors Are Collecting Evidence on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria - AFP

The Assad Files German Prosecutors Are Collecting Evidence on Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria

German prosecutors are currently collecting witness testimonies, documents and videos incriminating Syria in what are believed to be war crimes. The evidence against the Assad regime compiled by groups that have filed a criminal complaint in Germany is overwhelming. By Christoph Reuter, Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

EU Border Agency Frontex Complicit in Greek Refugee Pushback Campaign

Illegal Practices EU Border Agency Frontex Complicit in Greek Refugee Pushback Campaign

Greek border guards have been forcing large numbers of refugees back to sea in pushback operations that violate international law. DER SPIEGEL and its reporting partners have learned that the European Union is also complicit in the highly controversial practice. By Giorgos Christides, Emmanuel Freudenthal, Steffen Lüdke und Maximilian Popp

How Syrians Are Reshaping German Society - Johannes Arlt/ DER SPIEGEL

Five Years After Refugee Wave How Syrians Are Reshaping German Society

A large portion of the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees who arrived in Germany in 2015 are planning to stay in the country for good. They have changed much over the past five years, and so has the country. By Katrin Elger

The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters - Ricard Garcia Vilanova / AP Photo

Guns for Hire The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters

Countries like Russia and Turkey are increasingly using mercenaries to fight wars on their behalf. It complicates efforts to end such conflicts and turns war into a way of life for some. By Mirco Keilberth, Maximilian Popp, Christoph Reuter und Adam Asaad

A Bitter Feud over Power and Money Erupts in Syria - SPUTNIK / ULLSTEIN BILD

The Assads Versus the Makhloufs A Bitter Feud over Power and Money Erupts in Syria

For the last several months, a heated conflict has been escalating between the most powerful families in Syria. It has been trying Russia's patience and could decide who will ultimately wield control. By Christoph Reuter

Fear Grows of a COVID-19 Outbreak in Refugee Camps - Angelos Tzortzinis/ dpa

Greece, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Kenya Fear Grows of a COVID-19 Outbreak in Refugee Camps

In refugee camps around the world, large numbers of people live together in close quarters. Aid workers are trying to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak by implementing strict rules. Doctors warn they face an impossible task. By Giorgos Christides, Laura Höflinger, Katrin Kuntz und Alexandra Rojkov

Refugees Caught in the Middle of Turkey-EU Standoff - ANGELOS TZORTZINIS / AFP

The Closed Gates of Europe Refugees Caught in the Middle of Turkey-EU Standoff

When the refugee crisis ebbed in 2016, the EU could have used the time to fix its asylum system. But it didn't. Now, Turkey is sending refugees north again as more Syrians seek to escape the violence in Idlib. The ensuing chaos has come as a surprise to nobody.

A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey - SIPA PRESS/ action press

The Battle for Idlib A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey

Syrian troops continue advancing on Idlib as Russian bombs keep falling. Meanwhile, Turkey is calling for an end to the violence, threating an already fragile relationship with Moscow. Civilians are caught in the middle. By Maximilian Popp und Christoph Reuter

The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist - Alex Wong/ AFP

Tracking Baghdadi The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist

For years, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most-wanted terrorist. Last weekend, American elite soldiers managed to find and eliminate him in compound in northeastern Syria. How did he end up there? Von Christoph Reuter

German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition' - REUTERS/ Michael Dalder

Wolfgang Ischinger on Northern Syria German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition'

In an interview, Wolfgang Ischinger, head of the influential Munich Security Conference, praises the German defense minister for her push for a security corridor in northern Syria and explains why Vladimir Putin might even agree to it. Von Christiane Hoffmann

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

War Games German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally

By proposing a security zone in northern Syria, Germany's defense minister has irked important allies in Berlin and taken international partners by surprise. It is a risky move and could determine whether she will succeed Merkel as chancellor. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe - Ugur Can/ AP/ dpa/ pa

The Triumph of the Autocrats What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe

Now that the U.S. has withdrawn from northern Syria, a trio of autocrats is dividing the country up between them. But with Putin, Erdogan and Assad now having the say in the region, dangers are on the horizon for Europe. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Assad Is Hunting Civilians in Idlib - Omar HAJ KADOUR/ AFP

First Come the Drones, Then the Missiles Assad Is Hunting Civilians in Idlib

Syrian forces are targeting individual civilians in Idlib province with drones and fighter jets. Once the last stronghold of anti-government rebels, Idlib is now under the firm control of dictator Bashar Assad. Even Turkey, once the rebels' protector, is powerless to help. Von Susanne Koelbl und Christoph Reuter

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