With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

Provides an overview of Syria, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.

The new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved.

Sharaa says it could take three years to write a constitution and longer to establish voting integrity.

The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.

Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces.

Fergal Keane speaks to two Syrian refugees he met at the height of the migrant crisis in 2015.

Mohamed, a refugee living in Hull, says he is still worried about the future for his country.