A Syrian man barely escaped a wave of sectarian killings. His brothers did not
This past weekend’s sectarian violence was possibly among the bloodiest 72 hours in the modern history of Syria after 14 ...
The Public's Radio10d
Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution
Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems ...
Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts
Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to ...
The New York Times5d
As People Are Abducted on Unpatrolled Streets, Syrians Demand Better Protection
By Raja Abdulrahim Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Reporting from Homs, Syria The first ransom demand ... has left many Syrians afraid to go out at night. Kidnappings — whether for ransom or revenge ...
The Globe and Mail4d
In Syria’s Alawite heartland, fears mount after mass killings
To visit the Alawite community of Homs, you have to drive through a checkpoint controlled by masked gunmen from the General Security department of Syria’s new government. Whether those troops ...
70 dead in clashes between Syria’s Alawites and HTS forces
Forces linked to Syria's new rulers have engaged in heavy fighting with fighters loyal to deposed President Bashar al-Assad ...
AFP on MSN8d
Syria monitor says security forces 'execute' 69 Alawites after fierce clashes
A Syrian war monitor said Friday that security forces "executed" 69 members of the Alawite minority, a day after deadly ...
WAMC10d
Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution
HOMS, Syria — His face is everywhere in Syria ... emerging from drainage grates in the dead of night to meet so Masri could give the singer his newest lyrics. Hunger stalked civilians and ...