In Syria, a Ghost City Full of Painful Memories
Traumatic associations between place and personal loss.
Syria: Bitterness of Exile
Displacement and loss of a family caught up in conflict.
Syria: In Yarmouk, Facing Another Exile
Remembering an attack on the biggest Palestinian refugee camp.
Education Suffers on Both Sides of Divided Aleppo
Little pay and few books make teaching a profession for only the truly dedicated.
Syrian Journalists Wary of Rebel Factions
Islamic State may have the most murderous approach to free expression, but other paramilitary groups aren't very keen on it, either.
Unwanted Attentions at Syrian Checkpoint
Women face dangers from government soldiers as well as Islamic rebels.
Syria: Unlicensed Pharmaceuticals Trade in Kfar Nabel
Local authorities plan crackdown on people who lack the training and operating licenses, but still sell medicines and advise on cures.
Syria: Bitter Coffee, Strong Opinions
Politics, disputes and feuds mulled over as traditional coffeehouses continue to play central community role.
When We Turned into Black-Clad Corpses
"We were women brilliant and bright with colour."
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
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.