Iraqi Military Pushes Back Into Tal Afar
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
17 Jun 14
Middle East
New Digital Security Trainers for Middle East/North Africa
Courses provide skills for trainers to take back to their own countries.
16 Jun 14
Airstrikes as Iraqi Military Tries to Halt ISIS Advance
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.
15 Jun 14
Large Numbers of Syrian Children in Lebanon Out of School
Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.
13 Jun 14
Digital Attacks on Syrian Activists: Awareness Campaign
Week of activities to inform web users of threats they face and how to address them.
30 May 14
On Syrian Leader's Home Ground, Many Mistrust Election
One voter describes upcoming presidential ballot as a “farce”.
27 May 14
Civil Defence Under Fire in Aleppo
Underpaid rescue workers have inadequate equipment and face huge risks.
27 May 14
Armenia Stays Neutral on Syrian War
Despite attack on ethnic Armenian village, officials in Yerevan say it is vital to avoid getting drawn into conflict.
27 May 14
Damascus Children Face Grim Reality
Vulnerable youngsters languish in government-run centres or fend for themselves on the streets.
7 May 14
Syrian Opposition Struggles to Police Kfar Nabel
Security forces say they lack manpower and resources to properly investigate crimes.
7 May 14
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