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27 01, 2020

From denial to discipline: Syrian government responds to the economic crisis

By Rohan Advani, Walid Al Nofal|2020-12-01T15:19:02+01:00January 27, 2020|

On January 12, the value of the Syrian pound plunged past the symbolic 1,000 mark, trading at SYP 1,020 to the dollar on the black market.

14 01, 2020

Iran’s post-Soleimani strategy in Syria

By Walid Al Nofal|2020-12-01T15:20:36+01:00January 14, 2020|

Contrary to international concerns surrounding the possible consequences of the killing of Qassem Soleimani, many Syrians celebrate the death of the commander of Iran’s Quds Forces.

4 07, 2019

“There are no more men”: The women of Latakia defy traditional gender roles

By Noura Hourani|2021-03-01T12:02:06+01:00July 4, 2019|

AMMAN- It’s 1 a.m. and Dalia is driving home after a long day of work. The passing cars illuminate the otherwise dark road but do little to comfort her.

21 02, 2019

Souriyeh / سوريّة: Women’s voices from Syria

By Syria Direct|2021-02-11T09:53:50+01:00February 21, 2019|

For around five years, Judi Arash lived under siege in a bombed-out, encircled rebel-held area of northern Homs that, at one point, was restricted to just three square kilometers.As a respite, she threw herself into her job as a journalist, choosing to report on the conflict unfolding around her.

22 01, 2019