Middle East

Syria: Ghouta Residents Live in Fear of More Chemical Attacks

Local man manufactures gas masks as they can't be brought into besieged area.

21 Oct 13

For those who brave risks and attend, space is limited as many schools are occupied by refugees and soldiers.

21 Oct 13

Third force now in second place, upsetting long tradition of power being contested or shared between two big parties.

18 Oct 13

While reporting on conflict, activists can also think about future reconciliation and justice.

17 Oct 13

Focus seems to be on Western governments' strategic aims to the exclusion of humanitarian concerns and Syrians' own wishes.

14 Oct 13

Animated film describes how post-conflict justice could develop in Syria.

9 Oct 13

Staff do their best with limited facilities in city under siege.

2 Oct 13

As international plan was still taking shape, most but not all interviewees in rebel-held town thought limited air strikes would be effective.

30 Sep 13

Still seen as fairly safe, Jaramana has become a refuge for people displaced by fighting elsewhere.

30 Sep 13

Couples describe difficulty of winning acceptance when they marry across faith divides.

28 Sep 13

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