The Last of the Silk Weavers
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, October 2009.
19 Mar 10
Syria
Ship Builders Fear for Survival of Their Art
Video by produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, October 2009.
19 Mar 10
Cost of Burial Plots Soars
Skyrocketing price of final resting place is a grave matter for Damascenes. By Hani Mawed (SB No. 96, 12-Mar-10)
13 Mar 10
Iran and Syria Look to Closer Ties
Visa move aimed at improving relations at a human level but obstacles remain.
12 Mar 10
Abkhazia Seeks International Support
Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.
9 Mar 10
Future Looks Grim for Syrian Activists
As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.
5 Mar 10
Kurdish Opposition Eyes Kirkuk
Change movement attempts to reach out to all voters in ethnically divided city.
26 Feb 10
Kurdish Autonomy Calls Split Dissidents
Opposition wants to retain unitary Syrian state, rejects self-rule for Kurds.
25 Feb 10
Gays and Lesbians Battle Discrimination
16 Feb 10
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