Syrian Woman Spends Three Months in a Men's Prison
A female activist has no regrets about helping government soldiers defect.
In Syria, Wanting to Study Can Get You Arrested
A young man is seized by government forces while on his way to an exam.
Surgery Under Fire in Aleppo
Activist recalls emergency operation which left her with a “revolutionary scar”.
Death From Above in Aleppo
Night of celebration descends into terror and destruction.
Syria: Forty-Eight Hours in the War Zone
As Douma falls to government forces, an activist seeks for news of her family.
Iraq's Pure Soul
IWPR's executive director describes the respect and affection people had for Ammar Al Shahbander.
Syria: A Grieving Mother Refuses to Give Up Hope
Facing the trauma of death and disappearance in Idlib.
Iraqis Mourn Ammar Al Shahbander
After an emotional farewell, colleagues reflect on his contribution in life.
Syria: "Mama, Why Are They Shelling Us?"
Trapped under fire, a mother has no answer to a child’s question.
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