SDF, Syrian govt strike integration deal, as both look on with caution over finality

The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to halt hostilities, alongside “an understanding between both sides on a phased process for integrating [the SDF] and…

Ending ‘autonomy’: How the SDF-Syrian govt talks broke down into a fight

Mada Masr spoke with sources in the SDF, the Syrian government, Turkey and regional diplomats

A ship apart: The making of a wreck

Accountability for the tragedy spans various actors across the Mediterranean

Downtown: Site of revolts to city of ghosts

Egypt’s security forces are making moves to thwart any attempts to collectively commemorate January 25 in downtown Cairo, where it all began five years ago. Government officials warned people…