Douma

Survivors of Assad regime’s chemical attacks are demanding justice — and support

Syria

During the 13-year civil war in Syria, the forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad carried out some of the most horrific chemical attacks in recent history. One of them was in April 2018, in Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus. The memory of the 2018 chemical attack continues to be on the minds of residents. They say the wounds have not healed, and that no real justice has been served.

Hands hold a hose over a child's head and water streams down his hair and face.

Chemical attack in Syria grabs Trump’s attention, but he has few options available

Conflict
syrian hospital

Syrian doctors forced to use Facebook Live, expired drugs and old gloves

Conflict

Life filled with struggles on front-line of Syrian conflict

Syria Crisis: On the Frontline of Violence in Douma

Global Politics

Syria Troops in Fierce Fighting in Damascus Suburb

Global Politics

The Damascus suburb of Douma was subject to an intense attack today. Shells fell on residential areas for hours before troops moved in. The Syrian government is supposed to observe a ceasefire, but many international officials are skeptical.