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Police in Aleppo Are Unable to Stop the Kidnapping and Killing of Children

Wednesday October 31st, 2018

by Al-Modon (Lebanese news website)

Residents in Aleppo are in uproar following a series of kidnappings of children, many of who have been sexually assaulted writes Al-Modon.
Iran Sets up Military Base East of Daraa

Monday October 29th, 2018

by Alsouria Net (opposition website)

Many of the residents of southern Syria have been pressured to join the ranks of the regime writes Alsouria.
Destroyed Damascus Houses Wait for Their Owners

Friday October 26th, 2018

by Reem al-Salhani - Ana Insan (Independent Website)

As fighting subsides, residents are returning to their homes to see what still remains and what can be salvaged writes Ana Insan.
Children for Sale in Damascus

Thursday October 25th, 2018

by Ria Faris - Al-Hal (opposition website)

Women who fall pregnant are choosing to sell their children, if they feel they are unable to provide care for them writes Al-Hal.
Syrian Vegetables Invade al-Ramtha Market in Jordan Amidst Fears of Rising Prices in Syria

Thursday October 25th, 2018

by Alsouria Net (opposition website)

With the reopening of the Nasib Border Crossing, trade has started to flow, but economic concerns have not been eased reports Alsouria Net.
The Journey of Syrian Jewelry in Times of War and Peace

Monday October 22nd, 2018

by Salwa Zazik — Salonsyria (independent site)

Once used as a status symbol, jewelry is now being traded in by Syrians to secure liquidity writes Salonsyria.
Syrian Families Struggle to Escape From Poverty

Friday October 19th, 2018

by Ana Press (Opposition website)

War has forced many families to flee their homes and pushed them into poverty, with few receiving the help that they so desperately need writes Ana Press.
Corruption Swallows Heavy Weapons Factory in Mesyaf

Wednesday October 17th, 2018

by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website)

Weapons factories that were once successful are now no longer able to produce armaments that reach the required standards writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Displaced Syrians Stripped of Their Property

Tuesday October 16th, 2018

by Alsouria Net (opposition website)

The implementation of Law No. 10 has forced many to sell their homes for a fraction of their price or simply give it up writes Alsouria Net.
Hashish and Captagon Have Become Widespread in Raqqa

Tuesday October 16th, 2018

by Al-Modon (Lebanese news website)

The use of hashish and Captagon in Raqqa has been blamed for the social fragmentation that has occurred since the outbreak of the revolution writes Al-Modon.
Exhibition Ignores Regime Role in Destroying Ancient Cities

Tuesday October 16th, 2018

by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website)

The Endangered Heritage Protection Fair in Paris has caused controversy by not mentioning the destruction caused by the regime or the Russians writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Opposition Media Faces the Challenges of the Revolution and Funding

Friday October 12th, 2018

by Ana Press (Opposition website)

While opposition media outlets have become a valuable source of information, they are struggling with funding issues and political interference writes Ana Press.
How Will the Kurds Impose Their Hegemony on Christians in Northern Syria?

Friday October 12th, 2018

by Al-Hal (opposition website)

Christians living under Kurdish rule in northern Syria have been subjected to harsh conditions as people have been arrested and schools closed writes Al-Hal.
Abou Bahar Works to Build an Empire in the Damascus Countryside

Thursday October 11th, 2018

by Al-Modon (Lebanese news website)

Despite strict rules about the movement and manufacturing of building materials, Abou Bahar has been able to use his connections to continue his business writes Al-Modon.
Child Brides in Wartime

Thursday October 11th, 2018

by Sada al-Sham (opposition website)

Child marriages are becoming more common in Syria and effects that they can have on the children involved can be devastating reports Sada al-Sham.