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Syrian Soldiers Desert Their Military Posts
Suwar Magazine spoke to former soldiers who defected from the Syrian army.
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The YPG’s Foreign Fighters: ‘Western Face on a Foreign Problem’
Syria Deeply had the rare opportunity to speak to foreign volunteer fighters in the People’s Protection Units, the main Kurdish group fighting ISIS and other Islamist groups in Syria.
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My Syrian Diary – Part 36
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Syrian Government Attacks on Douma ‘Beyond Tragic’
Syria Deeply spoke to residents of Douma, a Damascus-area town that has been attacked by government forces three times in the last week. Airstrikes have killed hundreds of civilians, including children, in this already besieged community, leading a local council to declare the area a “disaster zone”.
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Syria’s Druze ‘Not Part of This War’
Syria Deeply had the rare opportunity to speak to Druze – who find it increasingly difficult to maintain neutrality in the ongoing civil war – in the city of Sweida. Despite disputes within the community about whether to take a position, Syrian Druze are united in their concern about their future in the country.
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‘We Are Trying to Cope’: Aleppo Still Enduring Heatwave
Syria Deeply spoke to Aleppo residents as they struggle to cope with the ongoing heatwave engulfing parts of Syria and the region.
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My Syrian Diary Part 35
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Activist Displays 50,000 Photos of Syrian Victims in Front of the White House
Activist Tamer Turkmani spoke to Syria Deeply about his efforts to raise awareness about suffering in Syria.
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Nusra and ISIS Targeting, Assassinating Local Palestinian Leaders in Yarmouk
Syria Deeply spoke to the Jafra Foundation about the civil war’s overlooked impact on Palestinian refugees in Syria.
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Assad Support Not Enough to Keep Alawites in Syria
Syria Deeply had the rare opportunity to speak to Alawite supporters of Assad who have fled the country nonetheless.
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Syrians Split Over U.S.-Turkey Buffer Zone
While many Syrians are calling for protection in northern Aleppo, others worry that foreign intervention will only result in more bloodshed.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 34
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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The Killing Factory: Aleppo’s Military Academy for Kids
Syria Deeply spoke to the parents of children being trained to be ‘professional killers’.
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Marriage in Syria: Difficulties, Bribes, and Lack of Recognition
Obtaining internationally recognized marriage documents has become a difficulty for Syrians living in opposition-controlled areas.
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Don’t Forget About Me: The Syrian Girl Who Wanted to Write
This is the final post in our nine-part chronicle of one organization’s determination to bring hope and healing to Syrian refugees through innovative education.
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Devastated Economy Leaves Syrians Dependent on Aid
Local NGOs struggle from a lack of resources as aid dependency grows in Aleppo.
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Marriage to ISIS Fighters: A Ghost That Haunts Women in Eastern Syria
In Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, Syrian women are being forced to marry ISIS fighters from across the world.
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Syrian Women Recount Domestic Abuse During Civil War
Already suffering from discriminatory laws and social stigma, women tell Syria Deeply that domestic abuse has intensified throughout the war.
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My Syrian Diary – Part 33
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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ISIS Confiscates Homes in Deir Ezzor
Local residents are enduring ISIS’s punitive home confiscations and other strict policies.
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Palestinians in Yarmouk: ‘Death Is Coming and We Cannot Stop It’
Syria Deeply had a rare opportunity to hear from Palestinians enduring violence and starvation in the Yarmouk refugee camp.
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Aleppo Water Crisis Puts Syrian Children at Risk of Disease and Illness, Says UNICEF
More than five million children in Syria are in need of aid, according to UNICEF’s Juliette Touma.
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Syrian Opposition Members’ Overtures to Israel Remain Unpopular
Although some members of the Syrian opposition have called for Israeli support to topple Assad, many Syrians view these proposals as controversial.
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World ‘Accustomed to Slaughter’ in Syria, says Human Rights Watch
Syria Deeply spoke with Human Rights Watch’s Letta Tayler about the dangerous predicament Syrians are stuck in between armed opposition groups, the Assad regime and the U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. This is the second segment in a two-part interview.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 32
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Between Bombs and Beheadings: Palmyra After the ISIS Takeover
Syria Deeply recently had a rare opportunity to speak with residents of Palmyra, who have been enduring both public executions by ISIS and barrel bombs dropped by Assad’s military.
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Sixty Cameras, Sixty Refugees: Syrians Document Their Exile
Syrian refugees document their exile in the latest installment of the Karam Foundation’s series at Syria Deeply.
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Strapped for Cash, Syrian Local Councils Struggle to Survive
Syria Deeply spoke to local councils struggling to provide services to Syrians after the Assad regime pulls out.
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All Factions in Syria ‘Must Do More to Protect Civilians,’ Says Human Rights Watch
Syria Deeply spoke to Human Rights Watch researcher Letta Tayler about the human impact of the prolonged violence in Syria on civilians. This is the first segment of a two-part interview.
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Idlib Protests Demand End to Rebels’ Military Rule
Syria Deeply spoke to residents of rebel-controlled Idlib about their recent protests against opposition forces’ military rule.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 31
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Water Shortages Leave Syrians in Aleppo Thirsty and Desperate
Syria Deeply spoke to locals in Aleppo as they endure a summer drought.
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Syrians Struggle to Celebrate Ramadan as Civil War Rages On
Syria Deeply spoke locals in the embattled community of al-Waer as they try to celebrate Ramadan under siege.
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Syria Enduring ‘Mass Exodus of Journalists,’ Says Committee to Protect Journalists
Syria Deeply spoke to the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Jason Stern about the threats Syrian journalists face today.
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Ain Issa: A Community Besieged
Syria Deeply spoke to locals from Ain Issa as fighting between ISIS and Kurdish forces continues.
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Sufi Shrines Under Attack by Hardline Groups in Syria
Syria Deeply examines the ongoing attacks on Sufi shrines by armed groups in Syria.
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Syrians Worry Palmyra’s History will be Erased
Syria Deeply spoke to locals in Palmyra about what it means to them as ISIS tightens its grip on the historic city.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 30
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Challenging Stereotypes with Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey
Dick Simon responds to the question he was asked by Syrian refugee children in Turkey – “Why does everyone hate Syrians?”.
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Syrians Desperate for Healthcare as Assad Regime Barrel Bombs Hospitals
Syria Deeply spoke to locals about the Assad regime’s attacks on medical facilities across the country.