Middle East

Kurds vs. Islamists and FSA in Syrian Town

Free Syrian Army units join jihadi groups in power-struggle with Kurdish militia.

28 Oct 13

Proliferation of firearms in private hands leads to family tragedies.

25 Oct 13

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

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