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Despite Infighting, Syrian Opposition Makes Big Battlefield Gains

Global Politics

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius tells anchor Marco Werman that the tide of battle in Syria has been turning decisively in recent weeks in favor of the rebel fighters.

A Syrian Activist’s Accounts of Torture

Conflict & Justice
The World

US Imposes Sanctions on Syria

Global Politics

Heavy Shooting in Daraa, Syria

Syrian Protests Continue Despite Bloodshed

Conflict & Justice

Syrian Goverment to Resign

The Syrian government will reportedly resign today with a new cabinet to be created in 24 hours. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters in the southern city of Daraa are conducting a sit-in this morning. At least 61 people have been killed in recent anti-government protests there. Lina Sinjab, the BBC’s correspondent in Damascus has the latest […]

Syrian Spokesperson: ‘Nothing Happened in Daraa This Morning’

Conflict & Justice

There are reports that 4,000 people have been protesting in Daraa, Syria and that security forces used teargas on the crowd. However, according to Reem Haddad, Syrian information ministry spokesperson and director of Syrian TV, this is simply not true.

Does Unrest in Syria Signal Change?

There are reports that Syrian security forces have killed at least 25 protesters in the city of Deraa on Thursday. The protests began a week ago when 15 school kids were arrested for writing anti-govt graffiti, but they’ve now expanded to a larger demand for freedom. So far the protests have been isolated to the […]

The World

Syria protesters mourn activists killed in clashes

Conflict & Justice

Syria is the latest Arab country where anti-government protests have turned deadly. Today, mourners in the southern city of Deraa buried those who were killed there on Wednesday. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with BBC reporter Lina Sinjab in Damascus.