In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party established a …

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Dec 27, 2025 · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

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5 days ago · Syria’s government has ordered soldiers to guard a mass grave created to conceal atrocities under Bashar al-Assad.

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