Signs and Wonders in a Damascus Prison
A prisoner finds some small comfort in rituals and fortune-telling.
27 May 15
Middle East
A Wartime Education in Syria
A girl’s story of trying to get through secondary school and pass government-run exams.
26 May 15
In Syria, Even Our Smiles Are Taken Away
A mother longs to answer her children’s questions and give them a home once again.
26 May 15
Getting Married Under Siege in Syria
Celebrations continue despite the harsh conditions and uncertainty.
26 May 15
The Taste of Olive Oil and Thyme in Syria
A flavour from home brings a much-needed moment of comfort.
22 May 15
Syrian Woman Spends Three Months in a Men's Prison
A female activist has no regrets about helping government soldiers defect.
22 May 15
In Syria, Wanting to Study Can Get You Arrested
A young man is seized by government forces while on his way to an exam.
22 May 15
Surgery Under Fire in Aleppo
Activist recalls emergency operation which left her with a “revolutionary scar”.
22 May 15
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