An in-depth look at Syria in turmoil
In March 2011, Syria is pretty and sad. Pretty after its upraise for freedom, and sad for the martyrs whose blood curses the injustice...
The List: Who has been arrested where in Syria in March 2011?
Day by day Syrian security forces arrest protesters, human rights activists, lawyers and ordinary citizens expressing their opinion. Human Rights Organizations struggle to keep...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 22, 2011
The major event planned for today was a sit-in to take place in front of the Main Court House in Old Damascus, but on...
Syrian Revolution Digest: March 18, 2011
Daraa Video of demonstrators chanting: “No fear after today” Video of clashes between demonstrators and security agents Picture of fire smoke in city centre...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 28, 2011
Daraa again witnessed mass protests on Monday which led to a renewed crackdown by security forces, leaving a reported 5 protesters dead. Meanwhile, Lattakia’s...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 25, 2011
The second “Friday of Dignity” since the protests began brought protests in several cities across Syria, with major protests taking place in Daraa and...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 21, 2011
Protests in Syria are no longer restricted to Daraa City, but now expanded to many towns and villages nearby, especially Jassem, Daael, Sanamain and...
A Decade in Power, part 4: Syrian Kurds – bolder, but still oppressed
As the largest ethnic minority in Syria, Kurds were hoping in 2000 that their political, social and cultural rights would be finally recognised under...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 26, 2011
From Social Media Networks Lattakia Video shows shooting in Lattakia. Video of protesters killed in Lattakia. Video shows attacks in Lattakia. Video of big...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 24, 2011
The cities of Daraa and Nawa witnessed mass demonstrations this morning and throughout most of the day, as people attended funerals of several protesters...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 20, 2011
Daraa Video showing mourners chant in mosque during funeral service Video of funerals of those who were shot dead in Daraa Video of thousands...
A Decade in Power, part 3: In Grip of Poverty and Religion. Social trends under Bashar al-Assad
Under Bashar al-Assad, Syrian society has undergone significant change. In addition to Islam’s growing influence, there is a widened gulf between the classes. While...
Regards from Tunis: Open letter to the Syrian Embassador in Tunis
Journalists, human right defenders and social media activists across the Arab world are watching the events in Syria closely, following day to day developments...
Syrian Revolution Digest, March 23, 2011
The main focus of the uprising continues to be Daraa in Southern Syria. The Assad regime seems to be determined to end the uprising...
Syrian Revolution Digest: March 19, 2011
Daraa Video showing mourners chant in mosque during funeral service Video of funerals of those who were shot dead in Daraa Video of thousands...
A Decade in Power, part 2: Still the “Kingdom of Silence”. Internal Politics under Bashar al-Assad
Ten years after Bashar al-Assad ascended to power, oppression might not be as violent as during the dark years of his father’s rule. People...
