Syrian Christian Village Debates Taking up Arms
Caught between rebel and government forces, villagers fear attack from either.
15 Nov 13
Conflict
Armenian Soldier Killed in Fresh Border Incident
Incident part of recurring cycle as civilians try to earn a living close to Azerbaijani and Armenian army lines.
1 Nov 13
Kurds vs. Islamists and FSA in Syrian Town
Free Syrian Army units join jihadi groups in power-struggle with Kurdish militia.
28 Oct 13
Syria: Accidental Shootings Common in Qamishli
Proliferation of firearms in private hands leads to family tragedies.
25 Oct 13
Syria: Ghouta Residents Live in Fear of More Chemical Attacks
Local man manufactures gas masks as they can't be brought into besieged area.
21 Oct 13
Why the West is Wrong on Syria
Focus seems to be on Western governments' strategic aims to the exclusion of humanitarian concerns and Syrians' own wishes.
14 Oct 13
Civilian Deaths Underline Armenia-Azerbaijan Tensions
Latest incident attributed to lack of emergency channels through which opposing militaries could communicate.
3 Oct 13
Syria: Physiotherapy Centre in Deir el-Zor
Staff do their best with limited facilities in city under siege.
2 Oct 13
Taleban Abductions on Afghanistan's Road South
Fearful residents, officials and the Taleban all agree that Nangarhar is under threat.
2 Oct 13
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