Syria

Domicide: a view from Homs in Syria on what the deliberate destruction of homes does to those displaced by conflict – podcast

Domicide: a view from Homs in Syria on what the deliberate destruction of homes does to those displaced by conflict – podcast: Homs was once the centre of the Syrian revolution. Today, 12 years on, much of the city remains scarred and deserted after years of siege and heavy bombardment. In this episode of The …

The forgotten war: what Russia could win from the reignited conflict in Syria

The forgotten war: what Russia could win from the reignited conflict in Syria: Largely overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, Syria remains a deeply divided and violent country, where military conflict has recently reignited. This new period of conflict in Syria, with Russia, Turkey and Israel all launching attacks, also reflects some of the battle …

Ukraine: aid workers were forced out of Syria – the same thing could happen in this war

Ukraine: aid workers were forced out of Syria – the same thing could happen in this war: In the midst of brutal war, healthcare and humanitarian aid workers represent hope. They travel to areas riven by conflict and ease the suffering of the most vulnerable through moving displays of humanity. Coming from a range of …

Ukraine war: how Russian denial of civilian casualties follows tactics used in Syria

Ukraine war: how Russian denial of civilian casualties follows tactics used in Syria: US president Joe Biden has labelled Russian president Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the way the war in Ukraine is being carried out. Experts collating the numbers of casualties in Ukraine report that Russia is failing to acknowledge it has killed …

Russia and Syria: bound together in a mission that is far from accomplished

Russia and Syria: bound together in a mission that is far from accomplished: All the standard public relations ploys were in evidence for the recent meeting between Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad and Russian envoy Alexander Lavrentiev in Damascus. More than 230 officials from 30 federal executive bodies, five Russian regions, and the Russian defence ministry …

Facebook often removes evidence of atrocities in countries like Syria and Myanmar – but we can preserve it

Facebook often removes evidence of atrocities in countries like Syria and Myanmar – but we can preserve it: R. Bociaga/Shutterstock Nearly half of the world’s population owns a smartphone. For those living in conflict zones or suffering human rights violations, these devices are crucial. They help ordinary people record and share the atrocities they witness …

Image from page 7 of “With the Beduins, a narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria” (1891)

A nice Paternoster image: Image from page 7 of “With the Beduins, a narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria” (1891) Image by Internet Archive Book Images Identifier: withbeduinsnarra00hill Title: With the Beduins, a narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria Year: 1891 (1890s) Authors: Hill, Gray Subjects: Bedouins …

What to do about Islamic State supporters still in Syria? Denmark’s decision sets a worrying trend

What to do about Islamic State supporters still in Syria? Denmark’s decision sets a worrying trend: Denmark has decided to repatriate some Islamic State (IS) supporters from camps in Syria. As a result of the decision, three Danish women and their 14 children will return to Denmark, where it is expected that the mothers will …

‘Every day is war’ – a decade of slow suffering and destruction in Syria

‘Every day is war’ – a decade of slow suffering and destruction in Syria: The city of Homs has been ravaged by war, leaving millions of people homeless and displaced. Abduljalil Achraf, Author provided Abduljalil sent me a photo of his ruined home in Homs, Syria. “It is the third floor”, he told me over …

Assad urges BRICS intervention to end Syria war: Aide

South Africa in the news: Assad urges BRICS intervention to end Syria war: Aide: Syrian regime calls on developing powers Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to help end conflict in the country …: “South Africa” – BingNews Women Restore Wildlife Habitat Thanks To San Clemente Charity: Meet the Green Mambas, a group of …

Syria, masculinity and how the Assad regime’s priorities have changed during pandemic

Syria, masculinity and how the Assad regime’s priorities have changed during pandemic: When I picture Syria, the first thing I see in my mind’s eye are the statues of the late Syrian president, Hafez al-Assad, in military attire – there’s one in almost every square. But it’s not just statues in the urban spaces, this …

British Library digitised image from page 6 of “With the Beduins. A narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria … Illustrations and a map”

A nice Paternoster image: British Library digitised image from page 6 of “With the Beduins. A narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria … Illustrations and a map” Image by The British Library Image taken from: Title: "With the Beduins. A narrative of journeys and adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria … …

James Mattis: what defence secretary’s resignation means for Syria, Afghanistan and NATO, as Trump leans in to Putin

James Mattis: what defence secretary’s resignation means for Syria, Afghanistan and NATO, as Trump leans in to Putin: The last adult in the Trump White House playground has gone – and the president is throwing his toys around. James Mattis, as defence secretary, was one of three retired generals in the Trump administration whose hope …

Russia’s grand strategy: how Putin is using Syria conflict to turn Turkey into Moscow’s proxy

Russia’s grand strategy: how Putin is using Syria conflict to turn Turkey into Moscow’s proxy: Turkey, Russia and Iran have actively involved themselves in the Syrian conflict, each with their own divergent interests. Moscow and Tehran have put their support behind the regime of the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, hoping it retains its influence over …

Syria: how global leaders made intervention all about themselves

Syria: how global leaders made intervention all about themselves: The acute personalisation of politics that has developed – unevenly – over the past few decades across the democratic world (it’s a given of the undemocratic world) has meant that diplomatic and military incidents have, themselves, taken on a highly personalised form. Matters such as the …