Middle East

Deir al-Zor Suffers Under Islamic State's Harsh Rules on Aid

Aid worker speaks of "general sense of desperation and hunger all around”.

10 Apr 15

Choosing sides costs young woman her old life and family connections.

10 Apr 15

Red Crescent keeps a door open to get people across the battle lines for medical treatment.

9 Apr 15

Traumatic associations between place and personal loss.

2 Apr 15

Displacement and loss of a family caught up in conflict.

1 Apr 15

Remembering an attack on the biggest Palestinian refugee camp.

1 Apr 15

Little pay and few books make teaching a profession for only the truly dedicated.

30 Mar 15

Islamic State may have the most murderous approach to free expression, but other paramilitary groups aren't very keen on it, either.

25 Mar 15

Women face dangers from government soldiers as well as Islamic rebels.

25 Mar 15

Local authorities plan crackdown on people who lack the training and operating licenses, but still sell medicines and advise on cures.

25 Mar 15

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