Islamic State Crackdown in Syria's Deir al-Zor
City residents complain about strict rules on dress and everyday conduct.
4 Mar 15
Syria
Syrian Refugees Concerned at New Turkish Residence Rules
Ninety-day stay now being enforced, and breaking the rules can lead to a re-entry bar.
4 Mar 15
Syria: A Run-In With Islamic State
Student's lawbooks nearly get him into big trouble at militant checkpoint near Raqqa.
4 Mar 15
Kyrgyzstan: Recruiters Seek Men, Women to Join Syria Militants
Authorities stepping up efforts to identify recruitment networks.
3 Mar 15
Our Neighbours' House
Reflections on a childhood in the Syrian city of Raqqa, now under the control of Islamic State.
23 Feb 15
Keeping the Faith in Syria's Rebels
One woman’s continued support for revolutionaries in the Syrian city of Idlib.
23 Feb 15
A Shopping Trip in Raqqa
Women face great perils just to go about their business in an Islamic State stronghold in Syria.
23 Feb 15
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
6 Feb 15
Syrian Refugees Forced to Share Housing in Turkey
Across the border in Turkey, increasing demand and local resentment are making accommodation hard to find.
21 Jan 15
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