Leen Ahmad

Leen Ahmad is the pseudonym of a contributor in Syria.

Stories by the Author

Simply venturing out onto the streets has become an ordeal for women in Islamic State-controlled city.

5 Jun 15

A women fleeing an airstrike is confronted by an Islamic State militant.

2 Jun 15

A trip to the shops turns into an ordeal in an Islamic State stronghold.

12 May 15

Woman detained for “crime” of sitting next to male bus driver.

22 Apr 15

Narrow escape for a woman whose “offence” is waiting in a shop while the owner is out at the mosque.

18 Mar 15

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