Syria

Syrians Escaping to Jordan Tell of Suffering

Jordanian town provides refuge for Deraa residents fleeing crackdown by Syrian security forces.

4 Aug 11

After the eurphoria of the revolution, there’s disappointment at the pace of change, with country’s institutions proving difficult nuts to crack.

1 Aug 11

Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.

1 Aug 11

Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.

26 Jul 11

Intellectuals give impetus to uprising as regime's policy of mass arrests fails to deter protesters.

20 Jul 11

Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.

30 Jun 11

They say there can be no negotiation with president after recent developments.

23 Jun 11

Residents of Jisr a-Shughour who escaped to Turkey say civilians are being shot in the town.

14 Jun 11

Human rights campaigner tells of secret visits to beleaguered southern Syrian city.

12 May 11

Damascus activist speaks of her life on the run from the regime and describes the crackdown on protesters.

10 May 11

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