Syria

Hama Residents Defiant as Siege Tightens

Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.

1 Aug 11

Syrian leader losing the plot with his overtures towards those he deems to be opposition leaders.

26 Jul 11

Intellectuals give impetus to uprising as regime's policy of mass arrests fails to deter protesters.

20 Jul 11

Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.

30 Jun 11

They say there can be no negotiation with president after recent developments.

23 Jun 11

Residents of Jisr a-Shughour who escaped to Turkey say civilians are being shot in the town.

14 Jun 11

Human rights campaigner tells of secret visits to beleaguered southern Syrian city.

12 May 11

Damascus activist speaks of her life on the run from the regime and describes the crackdown on protesters.

10 May 11

Army’s attempts to paralyse neighbourhoods reflects regime’s fear of protests spreading.

9 May 11

Regime attempting to bring protesters to their knees but this only seems to make them more determined.

28 Apr 11

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