‘Al-Hol emirate’: How ISIS turns the prison-like camp into a stronghold
In January, 13 people were killed in al-Hol camp, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
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02, 2021
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11, 2020
The Autonomous Administration launches new reforms to placate tribal elements
Will new reforms be enough to quell discontent within the Autonomous Administration? The promised reforms include “local elections” across AA areas within a year.
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10, 2020
Syria is the deadliest place for aid workers, and there is little hope for change
Syria is the most dangerous place for aid workers in the world. What can the international community do to better protect them?
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10, 2020
Can the Autonomous Administration solve its tribal problem in northeast Syria?
Recent moves by the Autonomous Administration to placate Arab tribes are a positive step for stability in northeast Syria–but will it be enough?
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09, 2020
SDF continues to recruit child soldiers, despite pledges to stop the practice
Despite promising to end the use of child soldiers in 2014, the SDF has continued to recruit and use child soldiers.
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08, 2020
‘A ticking time bomb’: COVID-19 spike catches northeast Syria unprepared
The COVID-19 caseload has sharply spiked in northeast Syria over the last month, challenging the Autonomous Administration's governance capacity.
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08, 2020
Will oil spark conflict between ‘Qandil’ and the SDF in northeast Syria?
Will the new oil deal between the SDF and a US-based company create a fissure between Qandil and the SDF?
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08, 2020
Turkish dams threaten northeast Syria with ecological and economic blight
Decades of Turkish dam building on the Euphrates river has left northeast Syria on the brink of ecological disaster.
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07, 2020
In spite of legal protections and quotas, women are still not equal under the Autonomous Administration
In spite of legal protections, women still suffer from cultural resistance to their adoption of a greater role in AA areas.
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07, 2020
Is the EU obligated to repatriate its children from northeast Syria?
What are the legal obligations of EU member states in repatriating EU children from northeast Syria?