“It’s simply an announcement of certain death.”

By Razan Zeitouneh It is not easy to talk to an activist from Homs about his city; as you are talking, you find yourself alternating between laughter and tears without even realising it. What could one possibly ask about a city that has lost more than 1,200 martyrs since the start of the revolution? Despite [...]

Breaking News from Homs, July 19

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 [...]

Pollution from Oil Refineries Outrages Netizens

SMN No. 8, August 25, 2010 Several new Facebook groups have denounced pollution in some Syrian cities, especially those situated near oil refineries. One of these groups created in May has attracted more than 1500 members and focused on the oil refinery of the city of Homs and its negative effects on health. According to [...]