Beatings, bribery, boredom: one man’s struggle to survive Syria’s brutal civil war

found 2025 › Mar › 13 (Thu) @ 19:14 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

At 18, Mustafa was told his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters could get him killed

Mustafa was 16 when he was detained and beate…

'We've transformed Syria into a screaming bowl of fire and pain', PETER HITCHENS questions the West's meddling in foreign countries in latest episode of new Mail podcast with SARAH VINE

found 2025 › Mar › 13 (Thu) @ 19:14 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The West must stop their 'completely baffling' interventions into the affairs of foreign countries, argues Peter Hitchens in the latest episode of the Alas Vine & Hitchens podcast. Listen now.

‘Many will die’: UN aid chief warns of fallout as humanitarian relief cut

found 2025 › Mar › 13 (Thu) @ 06:44 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Funding cuts could mean less help for people in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and many more countries, UN aid chief said.

The reluctant collaborator: surviving Syria’s brutal civil war – and its aftermath

found 2025 › Mar › 13 (Thu) @ 06:44 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

At 18, Mustafa was told his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters could get him killed

Mustafa was 16 when he was detained and beate…

Analysis: Call to disband PKK reshapes Turkiye, Syria power dynamics

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 20:21 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Ocalan's call comes as value of armed fight diminishes, and Kurdish political participation grew - will this continue?

Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 20:21 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Israel Katz reaffirms IDF will continue holding Mount Hermon area beyond contested northern Israeli borders

Israel’s defence minister has reaffirmed the country’s intention to occupy a swath of Syrian…

Investigating massacres in Syria: A step towards justice or a way to avoid sanctions?

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 20:21 UTC

a story from Euronews › Euronews

As pressure mounts on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government following massacres over the weekend, Syrian authorities announce the formation of a national investigation committee. However, the international co…

‘Someone’s listening’: Fear and longing in Syria’s al-Hol detention camp

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 14:22 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Al-Hol's children are forced to live in dire conditions and lack education and safety.

‘Entire families’ killed in Syria fighting, UN says

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 07:45 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Hundreds reported killed in violence in Syria's coastal region, which is heavily populated by Alawites.

US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance

found 2025 › Mar › 12 (Wed) @ 07:45 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.