Syria

Syrian Opposition Demands Harden

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

Army’s attempts to paralyse neighbourhoods reflects regime’s fear of protests spreading.

9 May 11

Regime attempting to bring protesters to their knees but this only seems to make them more determined.

28 Apr 11

There’s much scepticism over his pledge to remove hated emergency law and introduce other reforms.

18 Apr 11

The authorities appear to have become as adept as the activists in exploiting the likes of Facebook and Twitter.

13 Apr 11

The intelligence service infiltrates every aspect of the lives of foreign visitors and locals.

12 Apr 11

Student describes his journey from government backer to political dissident.

5 Apr 11

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