US Sanctions Renewal Causes Dismay
Decision to maintain restrictions at time of increased diplomatic engagement surprises observers in Damascus.
15 May 09
Syria
Calls for Inquiry Into Kurdish Soldiers' Deaths
Rights group want investigation into spate of suicides among soldiers completing national service.
12 May 09
Don't Talk Politics
Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
8 May 09
Profile: Buthaina Shaaban
As the Syrian president’s right-hand woman, Shaaban presents a polished defence of regime policies.
1 May 09
Ministerial Reshuffle Disappoints
Officials in charge of ailing economy should have been axed, say local analysts.
1 May 09
Syrian Plastic Surgeons Doing Roaring Trade
Cosmetic procedures grow in popularity as people strive to look like the stars.
28 Apr 09
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
27 Apr 09
Teachers Forced to Leave Jobs
Government gives no reason why teaching staff are being summarily dispatched to work as paper-pushers in distant locations.
20 Apr 09
Banned Rights Group Vows to Continue
Leading rights activist says decision to outlaw his organisation “entirely political”.
16 Apr 09
Relatives Marry Despite Risks to Children
Closely-related couples in Syria are choosing to marry even when blood tests detect genetic conditions.
16 Apr 09
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