Syrian Woman Spends Three Months in a Men's Prison
A female activist has no regrets about helping government soldiers defect.
22 May 15
Middle East
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
Syria: Forty-Eight Hours in the War Zone
As Douma falls to government forces, an activist seeks for news of her family.
18 May 15
Iraq's Pure Soul
IWPR's executive director describes the respect and affection people had for Ammar Al Shahbander.
15 May 15
Syria: A Grieving Mother Refuses to Give Up Hope
Facing the trauma of death and disappearance in Idlib.
15 May 15
Iraqis Mourn Ammar Al Shahbander
After an emotional farewell, colleagues reflect on his contribution in life.
14 May 15
Syria: "Mama, Why Are They Shelling Us?"
Trapped under fire, a mother has no answer to a child’s question.
12 May 15
Women Told to Hide "Shining Eyes" in Raqqa
A trip to the shops turns into an ordeal in an Islamic State stronghold.
12 May 15
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