Archive for October, 2014

Women Describe Appalling Conditions in Damascus Jail

on October 31, 2014, 5:42 pm / in Society

Arbitrary detention and mistreatment by Syrian authorities remains widespread. Damascus Bureau exclusive

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Coalition Airstrikes Lead to Fuel Shortage in eastern Syria

on October 24, 2014, 1:23 pm / in Society

Oil and gas infrastructure has been shut down following September bombings, pushing up prices. Ahmad al-Bouleily* (Deir al-Zor, Syria) - Last month’s airstrikes by international coalition forces on oil and gas production sites under the control of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have resulted in higher fuel prices in parts of eastern Syria. The strikes have disrupted production […]

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Somewhere Safe to Live

on October 23, 2014, 10:58 am / in Through My Eyes

Under bombardment by regime forces, a man and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first child.

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New School Offers Free Education in Kafr Nabel

on October 22, 2014, 11:04 am / in Society

Mahmoud Mohammad al-Aby Fourth grade students enrolled in recent summer programme while others will take classes until April next year.

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Disillusioned Syrian IDPs Consider Resettlement Offer

on October 15, 2014, 4:16 pm / in Society

Even people who used to support rebels are losing hope and would consider government’s housing offer.

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Qamishly journalists demand that attacks against them stop

on October 13, 2014, 1:12 pm / in Society

  Political, social, and service institutions in Western Kurdistan should commit to ensuring the safety of journalists from any attacks or violations of their rights.

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Volunteers Help Children of Kfar Nabel Smile Again

on October 13, 2014, 1:08 pm / in Society

Local project uses art and drama to provide youngsters with respite from the effects of war.

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Looting Spreads in Damascus Suburb

on October 9, 2014, 9:22 am / in Society

Armed groups supported by the regime are accused of facilitating widespread theft

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Necessity, the Mother of Invention For Syrian Cooks

on October 3, 2014, 10:24 am / in Society

As money and supplies run low, displaced people turn to inventive recipes

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Repeated Displacement from Northwest Syrian Town

on October 2, 2014, 3:15 pm / in Society

As Kafrouma becomes a battleground, waves of civilians seek refuge in neighbouring towns and villages.

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