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The Economy of Violence: Models of Kidnapping

All of this violence and oppression pushed the other side to resort to armed confrontation to defend itself and its possessions, which had become spoils for the regime’s military and militias as they conquered civilian areas under the justification of combatting armed groups

Turkish Group Seeks Outlet for Syria’s Youth

Through a series of workshops the NGO seeks to build the confidence of disadvantaged youth, including those coping with mental difficulties, and will soon look to help some of the youngest and most vulnerable victims the Syrian conflict

Syrian Fashion Designer Revives Ancient Mesopotamian Wardrobe

Nozha Abdelmohsen creates robes and dresses inspired by the kings and queens of the royal Mesopotamian city of Mari, found along the banks of the Euphrates river in modern-day Syria, near the border with Iraq

FSA Takes Sheikh Miskeen

Regime brigade defeated by Free Syrian Army, Nusra front seizes 120 anti-aircraft missiles