Syria

Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

Calls For Lebanon to End Syria Support

Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.

Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan

Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.

Syria: How Far Has Uprising Spread?

Too Late for Syrian Dialogue

Many Syrian activists have denounced the Arab League call for talks as effectively a green light for Assad to attempt to crush will of demonstrators.

Inside the Syrian Uprising

Homs activist describes the hardships and hopes of local protestors.

Syrian Prisoner Speaks of Torture Regime

He tells of months of suffering at the hands of the secret police.

Syrian Rebel Army Calls for No-Fly Zone

Syrian Free Army say intervention would prompt large-scale defections from government forces.