Syria

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.

Can Syrian Opposition Unite?

Questions raised about landmark council’s ability to bring together activists inside and outside the country.

Syria's Endemic Corruption

Exiled Syrian recalls the economic misery and corruption that prompted him to leave the country.

Syria Conflict – No End in Sight

Syria Activist Fears Family Targeted

Exiled opposition figure based in Washington tells of harassment and arrest of relatives back home.

Sanctions Stepped Up on Syria

Still unclear whether new measures will deal critical blow to regime.

Hard Times for Iraqis Fleeing Unrest Elsewhere

People returning from other Arab countries say they are excluded from government assistance programme.

Syrian Kurds Seek Autonomy

Hopes that uprising will lead to better future for Kurdish minority.

Syria Becomes Focus of Iranian-Turkish Rivalry

As unrest continues across the Arab world, regional players Turkey and Iran are seeking a greater role in the region.