Bio
Alaa Nassar
Alaa was forced to flee Damascus with her family because of the pressure from the Syrian regime in 2013. She was a student of Arabic Language & Literature at the University of Damascus. She came to Syria Direct because she hopes to find a new direction in her life and to show the world what is happening in her country.
Latest Articles
Aggression in last de-escalation zone risks fallout between Turkey and Russia
As Syrian government forces advanced in northwest Syria, opposition forces retreated and Ankara stepped up its military response and accused Russia of violating past agreements.
Ceasefire violations and scores dead: Will northwest Syria suffer the same fate as Ghouta?
In just ten days, the assault by Syrian government forces on northwest Syria has left 94 dead and 178 wounded.
After two years of governing, HTS ‘Salvation Government’ deepens misery in Idlib
On the eve of 2020, the Syrian Salvation Government (SSG) announced a government reshuffle for the third time since it was established by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)
Price explosions exacerbate suffering in war-torn northwestern Syria
The recent collapse of the value of the Syrian pound (SYP) against the US dollar has exacerbated harsh living conditions.
Amid a rainy winter, IDPs face a housing shortage in northwest Syria
The rainy season has already begun in Syria, leaving over a million IDPs in northwest Syria exposed to the harsh elements. What efforts are being undertaken to protect them?
‘Operation Peace Spring’ worsens the fuel crisis in Northwestern Syria
Almost all military and political developments in Syria can be felt in Idlib. The most recent example is the current fuel crisis as a result of the Turkish-led “Operation Peace Spring” in northeast Syria.
Despite societal and financial hurdles, Idlib’s women persevere
One of the largest barriers to womens’ professional advancement and ability to support the family in Idlib is a lack of investment in women and their training facilities.
After stealing their dream of freedom, Damascus goes after Syrians’ assets
A year and a half after “reconciliation” agreements were signed, Damascus is going after Syrians’ assets more than ever.
Nowhere to run: Syrian refugees face Damascus’ security apparatus in the EU
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians sought refuge from the Syrian government in the EU; however, Damascus’ security services are determined to follow them.
Looming humanitarian crisis as Turkey launches its military operation east of the Euphrates
Most of the estimated 60,000 to 100,000 Syrians who have been displaced within the first 24 hours of Turkey’s latest operation come from the towns of Tal Abyad, Ras al-Ayn and al-Derbasiyah, and villages on the border between Syria and Turkey. Since the Turkish campaign began, they have fled in search for shelter in areas under the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AA) control in northeast Syria but outside the range of Turkish shelling.