When the Arab revolts that were sweeping the region and toppling autocrats like dominoes reached Syria, Bashar al-Assad’s days at the helm looked numbered. Ten years on however, he has defied the odds …
A radio drama for Syria, qualitative research findings
Against the backdrop of the war in Syria BBC Media Action produced and broadcast 150 episodes of the radio drama Hay el Matar (Airport District) between 2015 and 2017.
Iran Vows to Crush Any Israeli Attempt to Hit Its ‘Advisory’ Role in Syria
Iran on Sunday vowed to defeat any Israeli attempt to harm its role in Syria, saying the era of “hit and run” attacks by Israel there was over, days after Israel carried out air strikes on Syrian army …
Maha Taki, Lebanon
How information films for Syrian refugees in Lebanon are helping people who fled the conflict to rebuild their lives.
Maurice Aaek, Syria
Maurice Aaek helps make short films to provide vital information for displaced Syrians who are now refugees in Lebanon.
Saudi national and Syrian expat fined SR40,000 for running illegal business
A Saudi man was found guilty of violating labour regulations by covering up a Syrian and enabling him to illegally run a private business dealing in spare parts of washing machines in Riyadh.
US Will Still Support ISIS Fight Despite Drawdowns from Iraq, Afghanistan, General Says
U.S. forces are still needed in the region to deter Iran and contain the Islamic State, which continues to pose a threat in Iraq and Syria requiring U.S. support for local forces, McKenzie said in …
Israel launches airstrike against Iranian targets in Syria
The Israeli air force conducted overnight airstrikes against eight targets controlled by the Iranian Al Quds forces stationed in Syria.
Syria Says Mike Pompeo’s Visit to Golan Shows His ‘Allegiance to Israel’ Over International Law
In a statement sent to Newsweek, the Syrian mission to the United Nations accused President Donald Trump’s administration of having “disdain and contempt of international law and the UN Charter.” …
US general says IS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
Although the Islamic State extremist group is battered and scattered, it cannot be fully defeated until the world finds a way to reconcile and resettle the thousands of people displaced by years of …