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There appears to be no end in sight for millions of civilians and refugees affected by the bloody Syrian war. Here's how you can help.

21 Oct 2019

5 min read

The small city of Madaya has been cut off by dictator Bashar al-Assad’s forces for months. Finally, after a Syrian government announcement, humanitarian aid is now reaching starving residents. Here's how you can help Syrians in Madaya and other parts of the country.

12 Jan 2016

3 min read

I had to leave my piano in Syria and I haven’t played since we left. My sister plays guitar though, and she took her guitar to Lebanon and then Sydney. My friends in Syria say the guitar has more luck than them.

26 Sep 2018

5 min read

Iran's Hassan Rouhani condemns Friday's military strike against Syria after the US reveals it is planning further santions against President Bashar al-Assad's government.

08 Apr 2017

4 min read

A suspected chemical attack which killed scores of people was the catalyst for the rebel withdrawal from their Syrian stronghold of Douma, a top ranking officer confirmed.

12 Apr 2018

2 min read

In July 2012, the Syrian government passed an anti-terrorism law that effectively made it a crime to provide medical care to anyone suspected of supporting the opposition.

19 Mar 2014

5 min read