Syrian Activists Condemn “Failure” of UN Aid Efforts
Fears that Damascus regime had politicised delivery of humanitarian relief to areas outside its control.
16 Feb 23
Middle East
Armenia-Turkey Border Set to Reopen After Three Decades
The plan to allow third-country nationals to cross is seen as the next step towards full normalisation between the two neighbours.
7 Jul 22
Syria: Coming Back to Life
A former detainee survives torture and rebuilds her life as a nurse.
8 Mar 22
Syria: Managing Hope
Mother-of-four defies prejudice to manage a camp for internally displaced people.
8 Mar 22
Syria: The Courage to Lead
Highlighting women's political role before, during and after the revolution.
8 Mar 22
Assessing Armenia-Turkey Normalisation
After decades of strained relations, why are they finally making serious moves towards re-opening ties?
16 Dec 21
How TikTok is Giving Turkey’s Working Class a Voice
“I want to give the social message that everyone is equal, that’s the goal of my videos.”
10 Nov 21
![Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan [L] and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_glossy+ret_img/https://iwpr.net/sites/default/files/styles/teasers_tablet_322_x_322_/public/images/story/GettyImages-1229633899-1126666489_0.jpg?h=39be3819 "Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan [L] and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.")
Is Armenia-Turkey Détente Ahead?
Leaders of both countries have repeatedly hinted that direct talks on a rapprochement could soon begin.
30 Sep 21
Turkey: Women Demand Equal Treatment in Mosques
Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
10 Sep 21
Belarus: Migrants Stuck in Limbo
Cold, hungry, and trapped, Afghans and Iraqis are amongst those caught between countries.
27 Aug 21
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