The opposition conference held in Damascus on June 27 sparked a fierce debate in social networking circles. The conference, which supported the peaceful uprising in Syria and demanded freedom and democracy, focused on practical ways to organise different social groups. According to the organisers, the participants were independent figures and non-partisan opponents who do not represent substitute any one opposition […]

Activists report very heavy firing by security forces and with the support of the army in Khaldiah, Bayadah, Masaken “Teacher housing”, Baba Amr, Inshaat, Bab Todmour neighborhoods and in the vicinity of Qalat Homs the “Castle of Homs”. Sounds of bursts of heavy machine guns were heart, and helicopters are said to be hovering over the city. Electricity is cut […]

Consequences of current instability on employment, job market and inflation cannot be underestimated Syria’s political situation has inevitably affected its economy. The market is far from encouraging for workers and the economic situation is instable. As Syrian officials’ sonorous statements continue, depicting the regime and its leader as the tender father who solves many problems, the issue has arisen of […]

Event seen as achievement, although hopes for progress remain slim Three months after the outbreak of the revolution against the regime in Syria, the leaders of the opposition held their first conference to discuss the best ways to emerge from this crisis and move towards a democratic system. The opposition held their first conference in Damascus, under the title of […]

By Maryam Hasan Syria’s ruler Bashar al-Assad and the nation over which he rules are literally polls apart. Syrians love peace and co-existence while Bashar chooses tanks and fighter jets. The people seek dignity and prosperity, their president prefers fear and poverty. The nation longs for the occupied Golan Heights, the Assads love the status quo with Israel. Yet the […]

As students get ready to sit for their final college exams, protests are sweeping the country. Ahmad, a civil engineering senior student, just like many of his peers, handed over his exam sheet and started preparing for a bigger challenge. He put on his jeans and running shoes, and slipped his camera into the upper pocket of his shirt.

Daraa, June 22, At one of the check-points in the village of Horan, a member of the security forces stopped a woman heading to the besieged city of Daraa, asking her sarcastically, “Do you still want freedom?” “I do not want freedom, but I want the regime to fall,” she said, and spat in his face. A volley of shots […]