Officers say the move aims to instil a sense of morality as they race to fill a security vacuum after dismantling ousted president Bashar al-Assad's notoriously corrupt and brutal security forces.

These were anti-regime, pro-democracy demonstrations aimed at toppling dictatorial governments. Backed by Iran and Russia, the regime led by Bashar al-Assad survived the revolutionary wave carried out ...

Make data more insightful with free, online, collaborative spreadsheets. Microsoft Copilot in Excel unlocks the latest AI capabilities to help you achieve your goals—from creating a simple spreadsheet ...