Syrian Christians Recount Islamic State Raid, Abductions
“We woke at around four in the morning to the sound of bombs and we ran from our houses,” said Elias Touma, who survived an Islamic State attack on Tel […]
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Civil Defence Under Fire in Aleppo
Underpaid rescue workers have inadequate equipment and face huge risks. Zaid Mohamad (Aleppo, Syria) - Rescue workers, known in Syria as civil defence forces, face a lack of resources and […]
Syrians Remember Heroine of Deir al-Zor
Locals praise volunteer who lost her life after refusing to leave besieged city. By Khaled al-Taha (Deir al-Zor, Syria) - Deir al-Zor in eastern Syria is a conservative city where […]
Idlib Archaeological Site Under Threat
Roman-era settlement damaged by refugee influx and government bombing. By Abdullah Kleido (Kfar Nabel, Syria) - Abu Ahmad, 40, fled the fighting between government and rebel forces in his village […]
Syrian Opposition Struggles To Police Kfar Nabel
Security forces say they lack manpower and resources to properly investigate crimes. By Hazzaa Adnan al-Hazzaa In December last year, Fadel al-Akel went to the opposition forces’ police headquarters in […]
Damascus Children Face Grim Reality
Vulnerable youngsters languish in government-run centres or fend for themselves on the streets By Miriam Abdullah As I was buying coffee in the Bab Touma neighbourhood in Old Damascus, I […]
Kurdish Areas of Syria Prepare for Local Elections
Move comes as part of ongoing institution-building efforts in Kurdish provinces. By Vyan Mohammad (Qamishli, Syria) - Kurdish areas under opposition control in northern and northeastern Syria are drafting an […]
Bakery Row Highlights Tensions in Syrian Town
Sensitivities heightened as refugees add to burdens placed on government-held area. (Beit Yashout and Latakia, Syria) -Residents of the town of Beit Yashout in Syria’s coastal area are angry at […]
Warring Factions Bring Chaos to Syrian Civilians
Tensions between Syrian rebel forces stationed in civilian areas are causing problems for residents, who say they risk being caught in crossfire or regime strikes. By Issam Abdulhamid (Salqeen, Syria) […]
Accommodation Prices Skyrocket in Damascus
Salam al-Saadi (Damascus, Syria)— Ahed left the Qaboun area on the outskirts of Damascus along with his wife and small child hoping to find a new place to live. But […]
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