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How Syrians defied Assad through music
Music has played a significant role in the Syrian uprising, allowing people to express what they’ve bottled up under the Assad regime’s 40-year-rule Blogs -
U.N. envoy: Brussels attack shows need to end ‘fire of war in Syria’
‘The message we are drawing out of it (is that) we need to extinguish the fire of war in Syria,’ Staffan de Mistura said Middle East -
Syrian exports decimated by five years of war
Al Arabiya English used the Panjiva digital trade platform to track sea-borne shipments of what used to be Syria’s most popular exports Economy -
Syrian refugee teachers strive to deliver better education
With no hope of return to their homeland at present, Syrians face obstacles as they aim to stabilize their uncertain future Features -
How has Iran’s role in the five-year Syria conflict evolved?
Assad is increasingly dependent on Iran militarily and financially, and Tehran does not see a viable alternative to the Alawite-dominated state Features -
Syrian refugees: Sharing knowledge, building confidence
Homework is something most kids dread at the best of times, but it is often made easier when their parents are able to help The Syrian crisis, five years on -
Deficits in humanitarian sector to increase as Syrian conflict rumbles on
As Syria’s civil war enters its sixth year over 11 million people are now internally displaced, and a further 4.6 million have fled to neighboring countries Features -
Four hard conclusions if the Syrian war is to end
Russian intervention turned the tide in what until then had been the topsy-turvy fortunes of all sides in the conflict Middle East -
Syria’s Alawites bear brunt of Assad after soaring death toll
As many Alawite families see members of their sect who fought in Assad’s army return home in coffins, the loyalty of some has wavered Features -
Infographic: Who’s who from the Syrian opposition?
Several groups have tried to form coalitions to unite opposition supporters in Syria and gain international help and recognition Features -
After five years, some Syrian refugees succeed against all odds
When Iyad Yousef graduated from university in Latakia, Syria in 2012, he had one thing on his mind: leaving his native country and working for am NGO The Syrian crisis, five years on -
Syrian students overcome isolation, language barrier
In 2012, 250 Syrian children joined Beirut’s Mohammed Shamel Public School. It was an unsettling time for all involved The Syrian crisis, five years on -
Freedom vs. security: Syrians continue to be divided over priorities
As the Syrian crisis marks its fifth anniversary, the divide between Syrians prioritizing their security over those valuing their freedom continues Features -
Angelina Jolie, in Lebanon: World has failed refugees
Angelina Jolie, the Hollywood actress and special envoy for the U.N.'s refugee agency, said Tuesday that the international community must ... Reports -
How Turkey’s role in Syria’s crisis has evolved over the past years
Even before the Arab Spring, Ankara had ambitions to project power in the region Features -
Syria grimly marks fifth civil war anniversary
Syria marks its fifth war anniversary, a grim milestone as peace talks were underway in Geneva with international powers Middle East -
Timeline: Syrian crisis five years on
Five years have passed since the uprising began, first with a small protest in downtown Damascus on March 14, 2011 Features -
Five years on, can the US be blamed for Syria’s persisting war?
Is the US to blame for the prolonging Syrian conflict? Could Assad have been toppled if Washington had moved more aggressively? Features -
Shocking image shows Syrian refugee baby washed in puddle
The mother in the picture is reported to be named Sulaf and her one-month-old baby is believed to be called Bayan Features -
Ex-fighters help Syrian, Lebanese students reconcile in the Bekaa
A group of former fighters from Lebanon’s 15-year civil war are working with schools to help combat prejudices and discrimination The Syrian crisis, five years on -
Are Syria talks rehabilitating Assad five years into the conflict?
The international community is now recognizing the Assad regime as a legitimate entity Features -
Before & after: War ravages Syria historical sites
Aleppo, Syria's economic capital, looks a shadow of its ‘world’s oldest city’ reputation after five years of war Features -
The Syrian beggars of Beirut’s Hamra district
In Beirut's trendy Hamra district the streets are a hive of activity with beggars, mostly from Syria Features -
Five years after the spark, Syria war at a critical juncture
There are numerous indications that the war has reached a point when guns may start giving way to politics Features -
De Mistura: Plan ‘A’ go to talks, Plan ‘B’ return to the war
“All sides of the Syrian population will participate in the upcoming elections,” Staffan de Mistura, the United Nation’s special ... Special Interview -
WATCH: Ruins of Syria’s cities after 5 years of war
A striking video shows the horrifying wreckage left in many Syria’s city because of the civil war Reports -
Syria truce offers glimpses of normality
In the devastated Syrian city of Aleppo, children are outside playing and many people are going to the shops safely for the first time in months Features -
Syrian smugglers receive prison sentences for Aylan Kurdi’s death
The image of the boy’s lifeless body lying face down on a Turkish beach galvanized world attention on the refugee crisis Middle East -
Nationwide power blackout hits Syria
Syria’s electricity network across the whole of the country was down for unknown reasons Middle East -
A Saudi citizen asks: Is it worth the risk?
Time has come to convince Saudi society that issues of war and peace cannot be postponed Middle East