Syria: Waiting for Samih
A mother longs to see her only son again.
Signs and Wonders in a Damascus Prison
A prisoner finds some small comfort in rituals and fortune-telling.
A Wartime Education in Syria
A girl’s story of trying to get through secondary school and pass government-run exams.
In Syria, Even Our Smiles Are Taken Away
A mother longs to answer her children’s questions and give them a home once again.
Syria: Mother of Martyrs
The agony of losing children in war-torn Damascus province.
Getting Married Under Siege in Syria
Celebrations continue despite the harsh conditions and uncertainty.
The Taste of Olive Oil and Thyme in Syria
A flavour from home brings a much-needed moment of comfort.
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.
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