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ISIS Stop Men Leaving Raqqa


Men under the age of 50 prevented from leaving the city of Raqqa claiming fears of forced recruitment

The Poet’s House in Old Damascus

The grandchildren of legendary Syrian poet Khalil Mardam Bey have converted the family home into a cultural center in the heart of Damascus’ historic Old City

Episodes of Life Under ISIS Rule

ISIS’ approach to imposing its dictates is based on step-by-step policy. Before implementing any declaration, Sharia statement, or new law, ISIS releases rumors to the people in such a manner as was practiced in ancient times

Helping Syrian Widows Support Themselves in Turkey

The homes are part of an initiative known as “Beit Olfa” which was started by Dima Hajj Darwich and her family after they fled the town of Ariha in Syria’s Idleb governorate

Waiting to Die in Aleppo

Christoph Reuter is one of the few journalists who still risk their lives to visit Syria and writes about Syria for Der Spiegel. This story is republished in The Syrian Observer with the permission of the writer