Middle East

Syria: Bitterness of Exile

Displacement and loss of a family caught up in conflict.

1 Apr 15

Remembering an attack on the biggest Palestinian refugee camp.

1 Apr 15

Little pay and few books make teaching a profession for only the truly dedicated.

30 Mar 15

Islamic State may have the most murderous approach to free expression, but other paramilitary groups aren't very keen on it, either.

25 Mar 15

Women face dangers from government soldiers as well as Islamic rebels.

25 Mar 15

Local authorities plan crackdown on people who lack the training and operating licenses, but still sell medicines and advise on cures.

25 Mar 15

Politics, disputes and feuds mulled over as traditional coffeehouses continue to play central community role.

20 Mar 15

"We were women brilliant and bright with colour."

19 Mar 15

Narrow escape for a woman whose “offence” is waiting in a shop while the owner is out at the mosque.

18 Mar 15

Women released from government jails face suspicion in their own communities.

17 Mar 15

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