Israel’s occupation of southern Syria persists, nearly a year on
More than 11 months on, Israel’s occupation of parts of Syria’s southwestern Quneitra province seemingly has no end in sight.
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11, 2025
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09, 2025
Evictions in Alawite slums of al-Somoriyeh reignite historic property disputes
Violent evictions from the informal Alawite neighborhood of al-Somoriyeh are part of a deeper story: longstanding property disputes with the neighboring town of Moadamiyat al-Sham, whose residents were expropriated under Hafez al-Assad.
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02, 2025
Waning hopes: Will Damascus help Afrin’s Kurds reclaim their homes?
Little has changed for Afrin’s Kurds, despite Damascus’ security forces entering on February 7. Violations persist, with returnees finding fighters or civilians occupying their homes and demanding hundreds of dollars to leave.
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01, 2025
With Assad’s fall, Douma comes back to life
With the Assad regime gone, Douma is coming back to life. Markets are bustling in the East Ghouta city, as construction workers repair damaged buildings and displaced residents return to visit or settle down.
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11, 2024
No return to Yarmouk for Syrian-Palestinians fleeing Lebanon
Under the threat of Israeli bombs in Lebanon, Syrian-Palestinians face many barriers to returning to Syria—particularly those from Yarmouk camp, where most hail from.
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11, 2024
Displaced Syrian women grapple with loss of real estate ownership
Property loss is among the most prominent repercussions of Syria’s 13-year conflict. Women are particularly affected, and face additional challenges to regaining their rights.
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05, 2024
Kobani’s real estate market stagnates as demand for migration rises
In northern Syria’s Kobani, a border city facing Turkish shelling and continuous threats of a ground assault, many residents are trying to sell their property to pay for a way out. With the city’s future uncertain, there are few buyers.
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02, 2024
With little support, thousands of Syrians homeless one year after earthquake
One year after the February 6 earthquake, tens of thousands of Syrian survivors are still homeless, without enough support to repair and rebuild their homes. Aid workers stress the importance of early recovery to facilitate returns and provide livelihoods.
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12, 2023
HTS looks to Idlib’s Christians and Druze to whitewash violations (map)
After years of violations, HTS aims to adopt a new policy of openness towards Idlib’s minorities, returning some seized properties and encouraging Christians and Druze to return. Still, discrimination persists and the hardline group has not compensated property owners for years of losses.
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12, 2023
Nearly 2 years after IS prison attack, no compensation for owners of demolished Hasakah homes
Dozens of homes surrounding the al-Sinaa prison in Hasakah city were demolished in the wake of a major Islamic State attack in January 2022. Nearly two years later, homeowners have not been compensated despite AANES promises.