Iraqi Yezidis Seek Refuge in Armenia
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
Bread and Blood - Life in a Syrian Conflict Zone
"My father was lying there in a pool of blood. Only a metre or two separated us, but I didn’t dare go to him."
Surviving Execution in Syria
Rebel fighter escapes death at hands of government executioner.
Tajik Families in Shock as Sons Die for Islamic State
Parents struggle to understand why young men went off to fight in faraway war.
A Journey via Aleppo's "Death Crossing"
Snipers daily risk to civilians getting from one side of the city to the other.
Syria: A Man With No Fear
A rebel fighter survives serious injury.
Syria: Detained and Tortured, But Still Strong
"My brother Ali emerged stronger than ever."
Syria: My Brother the Martyr
"He was sacrificed for the shadow of a cause, and I’m not sure if he even knew what that cause was."
Air Raids Just Routine in Besieged Syrian Town
Death and devastation no longer make the news in Douma.
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.