Syrian civil war

Until now, the U.S. has merely backed Kurdish troops fighting against the Assad regime's forces in Syria's civil war. But as fighting heats up, American forces may be pulled directly into the fray. Holly Williams has more.

• Aug 22, 2016
• 02:13

Syrian children in war

A photo of a young boy covered in dust and blood after an airstrike has become the face of Syria's civil war, which has claimed the lives of more than 400,000 people. About 41,000 of them have been children. Holly Williams reports.

• Aug 18, 2016
• 02:30

Aleppo hospital attacked

Just 24 hours after the remaining doctors in Aleppo, Syria, reached out to President Obama, another children's hospital was hit by an airstrike. More than a dozen were reported dead. Debora Patta reports.

• Aug 12, 2016
• 01:56

Syrians plead for help

President Obama received a letter Thursday from some of the last doctors in Aleppo, Syria. With reports of another alleged chlorine attack on Wednesday night, medical resources are slim as civilians continue paying the ultimate price. Debora Patta reports.

• Aug 11, 2016
• 02:26

Aleppo in crisis

Syrian forces have surrounded Aleppo. But they haven't been able to lock it down, and rebel forces broke through government front lines over the weekend. Now the city is in danger of becoming a slaughterhouse. Debora Patta reports from inside Syria.

• Aug 8, 2016
• 02:03

Gas attack in Syria

A Syrian rescue group claims barrels of toxic gas were dropped on a Syrian city. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more details on the suspected case of chlorine gas poisoning.

• Aug 2, 2016
• 00:55

Graham backs Clinton's proposal for Syria no-fly zone

Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain of Arizona weigh in on the 2016 White House race. While McCain says he will support the GOP presidential nominee, he adds that neither candidate has "displayed a necessary strategy or outlook."

• Jul 3, 2016
• 02:30

Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad

Dozens of State Department officials have called for the U.S. to change its Syria policy and take action against President Bashar Assad. Former U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill joins CBSN with the latest on the controversy.

• Jun 17, 2016
• 04:37

What was believed the most secure part of Syria was rocked Monday as ISIS detonated a series of bombs along the country's Mediterranean Coast. The area is home to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's family, as well as two Russian military bases.

What was believed the most secure part of Syria was rocked Monday as ISIS detonated a series of bombs along the country's Mediterranean Coast. The area is home to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's family, as well as two Russian military bases. Elizabeth Palmer has more

• May 23, 2016
• 02:10

Monitors say multiple explosions killed more than 100 people

ISIS claimed responsibility for multiple bomb attacks Monday in two Syrian cities on the Mediterranean coast. Monitors say they killed more than 100 people. The region has been stronghold for President Bashar al-Assad. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• May 23, 2016
• 01:33

Five million Syrians are on the run from their civil war, and the UN estimates more than one million are children

Five million Syrians are on the run from their civil war, and the UN estimates more than one million are children. While undercover, CBS News' Holly Williams discovered refugee children pressed into labor for 50 cents an hour.

• May 10, 2016
• 03:19

Syria's very own "Monument Men" managed to save a trove of treasures from ISIS' destruction

Syria's very own "Monument Men" have a mission to protect their country's heritage from all sides in the civil war. Much of the historic city of Palmyra is now in ruins, but they managed to save a trove of treasures from ISIS' destruction. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• May 5, 2016
• 02:17

Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days

Syrian military airstrikes on rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo have killed nearly 250 civilians over nine days. Holly Williams reports on the devastation.

• Apr 30, 2016
• 01:41

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to a partial cease-fire in Syria, but Aleppo was left out. The State Department says Aleppo will be included in future agreements. At least 200 people have died there this week as the Assad regime tries to take back the city from rebels. Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 29, 2016
• 02:17

A new wave of attacks in Syria's largest city has pushed a partial cease-fire to the brink of collapse

A new wave of attacks in Syria's largest city has pushed a partial cease-fire to the brink of collapse. It's not clear who is behind the airstrikes, but the Syrian regime, with its backers in Russia and Iran, is trying to recapture all of Aleppo from rebel forces. Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 29, 2016
• 01:15

Intense fighting has broken out in several parts of the country as government forces try to recapture territory from rebels

The partial cease-fire in Syria is on the verge of collapse. Intense fighting has broken out in several parts of the country as government forces try to recapture territory from rebels. The violence comes as Syrians go to the polls for parliamentary elections. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus.

• Apr 13, 2016
• 01:33

After 10 months under ISIS control, the Syrian government has taken back control of the Palmyra

After 10 months under ISIS control, the Syrian government has taken back control of the Palmyra. The city was once home to some of the world's most ancient artifacts. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer is the first American journalist inside the city since its release from ISIS' hold.

• Mar 31, 2016
• 03:13

Russian combat engineers have arrived in Syria to start clearing the archaeological sites of mines and booby traps left by ISIS

Russian combat engineers have arrived in Syria to start clearing the archaeological sites of mines and booby traps left by ISIS. CBS News correspondent Liz Palmer, one of the first Western journalists to get access to the ancient city since it was wrested from ISIS control, joins CBSN with more.

• Mar 31, 2016
• 04:41

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to withdraw most troops from the Syrian war, which began five years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to withdraw most troops from the Syrian war, which began five years ago. CBS News' Holly Williams joins CBSN to discuss why Russia decided to suddenly pull away from the war.

• Mar 15, 2016
• 05:20

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, saying their goals have been reached

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, saying their goals have been reached. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Holly Williams join CBSN with analysis.

• Mar 14, 2016
• 03:43

In Aleppo, Syria's largest city, rebels battled regime fighters for three years

In Aleppo, Syria's largest city, rebels battled regime fighters for three years. After the fighting was done and all the dust settled, most of the city was decimated -- including the ancient market. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Mar 4, 2016
• 02:38

Next week will mark five years since the uprising in Syria that sparked a horrific civil war

Next week will mark five years since the uprising in Syria that sparked a horrific civil war. Since its start, a quarter of a million people have been killed. Holly Williams reports from northern Syria, where a U.S.-backed group is taking on ISIS -- and winning.

• Mar 3, 2016
• 02:49

After several years of fighting, the Syrian army was able to take back the city of Homs from opposition fighters

After several years of fighting, the Syrian army was able to take back the city of Homs from opposition fighters. The war is currently in a cease-fire that began on Saturday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from inside Syria.

• Feb 29, 2016
• 02:27

Two days after a partial cease-fire in Syria, the cessation of hostilities is mostly holding up

Two days after a partial cease-fire in Syria, the cessation of hostilities is mostly holding up. But as Elizabeth Palmer reports from the war-torn city of Homs, the relative peace has brought little peace of mind.

• Feb 28, 2016
• 01:10

In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire

In response to the bloodbath in Syria, the U.S. is trying to broker an immediate ceasefire. Margaret Brennan reports Secretary Kerry has tried to convince Russia and Iran to stop their offensive in Aleppo, but that doesn't seem likely.

• Feb 11, 2016
• 00:45

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