That meant he wasn't going to be leaving Syria anytime soon.

Several thousand are now being prevented from leaving Syria, activists say.

That would leave Syria without any of the oil revenue on which it now relies so heavily.

John had little choice but to leave Syria with his ambitions only partially realised.

This visit means he has decided to leave Syria out of his plans and move alone.

If Assad is such a great guy then why did you leave Syria?

His passport or wallet would both be valuable if people were trying to leave Syria.

Not long after, we left Syria, and from that day my wife has been a woman of sorrow.

"It would seem to leave Syria in a very exposed position," he said.

It was also through divine mercy that we were able to leave Syria and come to America.