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Does Syrian crisis require international intervention?

Thousands of Syrians have been killed in what virtually everyone acknowledges is a civil war. But so far the international community has been unable to agree on even the most basic of international intervention — and that’s frustrating many Syrians.

Syrian Opposition Leader on Fight to Overthrow Assad

Syrian Opposition Leader on Fight to Overthrow Assad

Fractured and Criticized Syrian Opposition Attempts to Reorganize

Syria’s Only Hope?

Washington Inches Closer to Arming Syrian Rebels

Conflict & Justice

Obeida Nahas is a spokesperson for the opposition Syrian National Council in Istanbul.
Nahas says he’s pleased with Washington’s recent promise to supply the rebels with communication gear, but he says the opposition needs more aid.

Syrian Opposition Leader on Country’s Future, One Year after Protests Began

Today is the one-year anniversary of the protest movement in Syria. While the Arab Spring brought regime change to Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has retained his grip on power. Syrian forces loyal to President Assad have stepped up attacks across the country. Yesterday, government forces began raiding Dara’a, the city where […]

McCain Calls for Military Action in Syria

The Syrian National Council has formed a military body to serve the role of Defense Ministry and to coordinate rebel factions. But not all of the rebels are onboard yet, and the SNC is looking to the west for funding and weapons. In a speech Monday on the senate floor, John McCain called on the […]

The World

Syrians Divided Over Fighting Assad

Conflict & Justice

Violence is continuing in Syria. The city of Homs is particularly badly affected. Rim Turkmani has family there. She’s an academic based in London.

Should the US Intervene in Syria?

On Monday Arab League representatives met with the United Nations Security Council to discuss a plan of action for Syria. More than 5,000 Syrians have been killed by government forces since protests against President Bashar Al-Assad began last March. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton delivered a strong message of support to the Syrian resistance the […]