Women Told to Hide "Shining Eyes" in Raqqa
A trip to the shops turns into an ordeal in an Islamic State stronghold.
Syria: Defying Tradition to Join the Revolution
Conservative values make it harder for women to take part.
After Syrian Army's Defeat, People Trickle Back to Idlib Towns
Displaced people find their homes battered by three years of fighting.
A Free Life in Iraq
Ammar al-Shahbander gave his life to two causes that are never for the faint of heart – Iraq’s future, and the freedom to think and write.
IWPR Iraq Director Killed in Baghdad
Car bomb claims the life of dearest colleague, husband and father of four.
Syria: My Friend the Martyr
An activist disappears, and those left behind can only wonder as to his fate.
Revolution Compounds Hardships Endured by Syrian Widow
“I used to daydream about my future.”
Armenia Could Reap Rewards From Iran Agreement
Yerevan may benefit from increased trade and new export routes.
Syria: My Brother, the Martyr
A family is forced apart by conflict.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.