“Falaqa” refers to the way in which detainees are beaten on the soles of their feet with sticks and whips, sometimes to the point that skin becomes swollen and bleeds, making it impossible to walk
The opposition and Kurdish forces now control most of the oil and gas production in Syria
Haidar says the attack was clearly targeted
Anti-Assad forces’ gains debunk the regime’s false allegations about its victories
Owners say they believe the properties are occupied only until army operations are completed
This account was written by an anonymous observer from Bab Touma
Assad said alien concepts had penetrated Arab societies
Former Coalition member outlines why he thinks the government will undermine the opposition
Army units report killing dozens and destroying weapons in several areas around the country on Monday
The shells are apparently targeting people during rush hours
Never mind that the first people who took to the streets demanding the overthrow of the regime also took to the streets protesting against Islamist extremists
The first edition focuses mainly on the groups’ military achievements
The announcement was made after talks in the mostly-Kurdish town of Qamishli, and comes after Kurdish leaders announced plans to create the temporary government in July
The students were killed in an attack on their school bus on Monday
Attacks targeted three neighborhoods
Campaign of voluntary hunger strikes to protest forced starvation
Several local media sources, including some opposed to Assad report that opposition shelling regularly injures civilians – including women and children
Role in intelligence gathering make kiosks the target of attacks
Let down by the international community, Syrians had to rely on extremist groups for help
There are fears of the spread of polio cases if the siege lasts for a longer time and the access of vaccines are not allowed
