Syria

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

Leading rights activist says decision to outlaw his organisation “entirely political”.

16 Apr 09

Closely-related couples in Syria are choosing to marry even when blood tests detect genetic conditions.

16 Apr 09

Programme unusual for a country where prison system is not noted for leniency.

11 Apr 09

Young musicians are expressing themselves with their own take on rap and hip-hop.

10 Apr 09

Predicted lay-offs will damage Syrian economy and send unemployment figures soaring, say observers.

9 Apr 09

But some say women are being tricked into entering temporary unions.

2 Apr 09

Syrian human rights lawyer offers a tribute to a political dissident who never lost hope, despite years of suffering.

2 Apr 09

Increasing numbers of voluntary initiatives are emerging to tackle threats to environment.

31 Mar 09

Three-year jail term for internet postings suggests thaw in Syrian-western relations has yet to translate into changes in domestic policy.

26 Mar 09

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