Middle East
No Signs of Turkey-Armenia Thaw
Turkey now says Armenia must mend fences with its other neighbour Azerbaijan before rapprochement can happen.
24 Dec 13
Four Syrian Rights Defenders Abducted
Award-winning writer Razan Zaitouneh, her husband and two colleagues snatched by unknown attackers.
12 Dec 13
Activists in Raqqa Face Daily Threats
First government forces, now hardline Islamists intimidate, assault and abduct civil society activists.
12 Dec 13
Prestigious Award for Syrian Activist Hanadi Zahlout
"A powerful symbol of both what is possible and what is necessary for Syria’s future."
28 Nov 13
Kazak Authorities Seek Return of Syria Fighters
Footage appearing to show Kazaks with hard-line Islamist rebels causes shockwaves back home.
25 Nov 13
Syrian Christian Village Debates Taking up Arms
Caught between rebel and government forces, villagers fear attack from either.
15 Nov 13
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