Middle East
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
Syria: Defying Tradition to Join the Revolution
Conservative values make it harder for women to take part.
12 May 15
After Syrian Army's Defeat, People Trickle Back to Idlib Towns
Displaced people find their homes battered by three years of fighting.
8 May 15
A Free Life in Iraq
Ammar al-Shahbander gave his life to two causes that are never for the faint of heart – Iraq’s future, and the freedom to think and write.
7 May 15
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