News & Views

August 9, 2019

Syria: new Idlib clashes sow ‘total panic’ among civilians, UN says

Senior official says government offensive would be ‘playing with fire’ after truce collapses

August 3, 2019

UN to investigate attacks on humanitarian facilities in Syria’s Idlib province

Probe will examine whether UN decision to share locations of health facilities was used to target civilians

August 2, 2019

Escalating conflict in Idlib leaves increasing numbers dead, wounded or displaced

The escalation in violence has caused 450,000 people to leave their homes, adding to the previous displacements of hundreds of thousands of people to and within Idlib governorate

July 28, 2019

UN rights chief condemns ‘international indifference’ over Syria bloodshed

Michelle Bachelet says those responsible for air strikes targeting civilians could be charged with war crimes

July 25, 2019

Syria: Dire Conditions for ISIS Suspects’ Families

Countries Should Support Citizens’ Returns, Increase Aid

July 22, 2019

New Government Policies Worsen Conditions of Refugees in Lebanon

In addition to official policies, leading Lebanese politicians have unabashedly propagated racist and inflammatory rhetoric which has increased hostilities and spurred a wave of hate crimes against refugees

July 20, 2019

Syria: Suspects’ Families Assets Seized

Collective Punishment of Relatives Under Overbroad Terrorism Law

July 19, 2019

“Their only sin was to want to live in dignity:” Urgent Action is Needed in Idlib

Despite these attempts to adapt, fear can permeate every aspect of life in Idlib

July 18, 2019

Syria war: Why did Assad restructure the military-security apparatus?

The Syrian president's move has been interpreted as part of the rivalry between Russia and Iran in Syria. That may be a stretch