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Syrian Rebels Make Significant Military, Political Gains
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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.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Middle East
Thousands Flee Northern Syria After Latest Airstrikes
March 7, 2013 Syrian rebels have captured a provincial capital, Raqqa, in the north of the country. The Syrian government has responded with airstrikes, which has set off an exodus of refugees heading to the Turkish border.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Middle East
Miles From Home, Syrians Vote In Free Elections
March 3, 2013 Aleppo, Syria, is holding the first free elections for 25 city council seats and 26 provincial council seats. This election is far from perfect, but those involved say they want to set an example for other Syrian towns.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Middle East
Syrian Rebels, Secular And Islamist, Both Claim The Future
February 27, 2013 Secular activists launched the uprising in Syria two years ago, but ultraconservative Muslims are becoming a more potent force as the war grinds on. The sides have little in common besides their opposition to President Bashar Assad's government.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Middle East
Newly Displaced Syrians Head For Turkish Border
February 18, 2013 Refugee numbers are swelling again in southern Turkey due to a heavy Syrian army offensive in central Syria. Humanitarian aid groups are becoming overwhelmed.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Middle East
Tracking Rape In Syria Through Social Media
February 5, 2013 Researchers are using data from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media sites. There are, however, questions about the accuracy of the reports coming from Syria.
