Syria

How I Became a Syrian Activist

Student describes his journey from government backer to political dissident.

5 Apr 11

Now in hiding, campaigner describes year of repeated questioning and threats by the secret police.

4 Apr 11

Activist provides firsthand account of regime’s crackdown on mass protests in Syrian city.

29 Mar 11

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

5 Sep 10

Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

12 Aug 10

15 Apr 10

Victims include 19-year-old as regime resists free debate. By an IWPR-trained reporter

13 Apr 10

US and European engagement with Syria hasn’t discouraged Syrian officials from continuing crack down on peaceful dissidents. By a human rights lawyer

10 Apr 10

Officials fail to impose mandatory education as parent put girls to work or marry them off. By an IWPR-trained reporter

30 Mar 10

How a report of shootings cast a shadow over Kurdish New Year celebrations.

30 Mar 10

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