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Diplomats Hope Syrian Rebels' Losses Promote Collaboration
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Parallels
Teaching The Rules Of War In Syria's Vicious Conflict
May 15, 2013 War crimes are increasingly defining the conflict in Syria. But a recent workshop for opposition fighters held in southern Turkey hopes to teach them international humanitarian law that helps them be "Fighters Not Killers."
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 09, 2013
The Two-Way
Top U.S. Official Meets With Rebels Inside Syria
May 9, 2013 Ambassador Robert Ford, the State Department's point man on Syrian policy, met with the head of the Aleppo military council on Wednesday. Syrian rebels thanked him for the delivery of some 65,000 MREs. Both the visit and the shipment appear to be a sign of support for Gen. Salim Idriss, the rebels' commander.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Saturday, May 04, 2013
The Salt
As Syria Melts Down, Ice Cream Shop Sets Up In Jordan
May 4, 2013 The Bakdash ice cream parlor has been a landmark in the Syrian capital Damascus for more than a century. But after two years of war, the owners have set up a new shop in Amman, Jordan, home to many Syrian refugees.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Middle East
Sea Of Syrian Refugees Threatens To Overload Jordan
May 2, 2013 More than half a million refugees have crossed into Jordan, and the number is expected to rise rapidly. Jordanian officials say the influx is threatening the stability of the kingdom.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Middle East
'It's Not Normal': Syrian War Transforms Lives
April 9, 2013 The war in Syria has torn families apart and driven millions out of the country, but it has also transformed some Syrians as they take on roles they never imagined. A 26-year-old woman from Homs has put her dream of teaching English literature on hold as she works with the opposition.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Middle East
Syrian Financial Capital's Loss Is Turkey's Gain
March 29, 2013 Aleppo was once the financial heart of Syria. But as the country's revolt grinds on, many of the city's most innovative businessmen have moved to the Turkish border town of Gaziantep. An estimated 150,000 Syrians are there — some of whom are putting down roots — raising questions about Aleppo's future.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Middle East
Syrian Aid Groups Train An Army Of Activists
March 26, 2013 More than 100 private aid groups have emerged since the uprising began, and many activists say the experience they've gained will be valuable in rebuilding the country.
Monday, March 18, 2013
The Two-Way
Syrian Opposition Poised To Vote On Interim Government
March 18, 2013 Syria's political opposition is meeting in Istanbul this week to choose a rebel government, despite opposition from the Obama administration. The vote has been postponed twice because of internal tensions over naming a rival government to Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Middle East
Courts Become A Battleground For Secularists, Islamists In Syria
March 14, 2013 Islamist brigades are competing with pro-democracy civilians to shape Syria's future. In many areas in rebel-held northern Syria, Islamists have set up religious courts that deliver rulings under Shariah, or Islamic law.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Middle East
Syrian Cyber-Rebel Wages War, One Hack At A Time
March 13, 2013 A 28-year-old computer wizard known as the Harvester, along with his online rebel friends, have hacked into a pro-regime TV station as part of their ongoing battle against the government's electronic army.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
The Two-Way
In Ancient Aleppo, Plotting The Future
March 10, 2013 In a rare test of democracy, a soft-spoken, 31-year-old aid worker won a seat on the Aleppo provincial council in a vote held on March 3 in neighboring Turkey. Abdul Rahman Kahir won top votes for his work organizing aid distributions in the Syrian city.
