Syria’s Unlawful Detention And Judiciary System At The Heard Of Hama Prison Unrest
Despite a truce to halt an inmate riot in Hama, detainees remain deprived of fundamental human rights.
Who Is Muqtada Al-Sadr? The Man Leading Iraq’s Anti-Government Protests
The enigmatic Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has emerged as the face of the anti-corruption movement in Iraq just in time for the 2018 election.
Regime Airstrikes Bombard War-Torn Aleppo As City Braces For Siege
After days of fierce fighting in Syria’s largest city, more regime airstrikes may have devastating humanitarian consequences.
ISIS Leader, Security Official, Killed In Lebanese Army Raid
Two senior Islamic State group fighters were killed and a third arrested in Lebanon on Thursday during an army raid.
Airstrikes Destroy Field Hospital In Aleppo, Killing One Of The Last Pediatricians In Syria
The attack killed at least 27 people, many of them patients and staff, including one of the last pediatricians left in the war-ravaged country.
Uber Helped Trash-Ridden Beirut Recycle Electronic Waste For Earth Day
To help residents of Lebanon’s capital recycle e-waste, the ride-hailing company teamed with local NGO Beeatoona.
Syrian Regime Urges Opposition To ‘Surrender’ Ahead Of New Offensive In Homs
The forces of President Bashar Assad dropped warning leaflets in Homs, urging rebels to give up before a fierce new offensive begins.
Taliban’s Differences From ISIS Are The Key To Its Success In Afghanistan
The Islamic State group, the Taliban and the Afghan government are fighting for control of Afghanistan. But only one of these groups is consolidating its position.
Syrian Opposition Ends Fighting Truce, Pauses Peace Talks For Syria
An opposition alliance launches a new offensive on President Bashar Assad’s home turf and asks for a pause in negotiations.
Fear Of ISIS Attacks In Libya Shuts Down Major Oil Fields
Five major Libyan oil fields have been closed and evacuated due to fears of looming attacks.
Palestinian Fatah Leader Killed In Lebanon Refugee Camp Bomb
The targeted killing of a Fatah leader could escalate hostilities in Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camps.
As The Syrian Regime And Opposition Forces Announce New Operations, Civilians Continue to Be Killed During Syria’s Ceasefire
For Syrians who have suffered through more than five years of war, a ceasefire means a lower body count, but not a break from mounting casualties.
Al Qaeda Winning Hearts And Minds Over ISIS In Yemen With Social Services
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has been embedding with local governing institutions in Yemen, offering vital social services in the impoverished country.
Panama Papers Reveal The Companies Fueling Syrian Barrel Bombs, Airstrikes
The massive data leak has revealed the companies selling aviation fuel to the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad.
Turkey’s ‘War On Terror’ Against ISIS And The Kurds
Turkey continues to play an active role in the fight against ISIS, but it has not strayed from its original battle against Kurdish militants.
Palmyra, An Ancient World Heritage Site Transformed Into A Military Base Coveted By ISIS And The Syrian Regime
Located in an oasis northeast of Damascus, the ancient World Heritage site has become a significant symbolic and military position in the now 5-year-old Syrian conflict.
Ceasefire Announced In Yemen After One Year Of War
The country’s war is becoming increasingly complex, and its ensuing fragmentation has made it more difficult than ever to achieve peace.
Brussels, Paris Militants Linked To Complex European Terror Network
Belgium is at the center of a complex network of militants that has been linked to deadly attacks throughout the continent.
Belgium Security Services Crackdown On Terrorists Accelerated Deadly Attacks On Brussels Airport, Metro: Security Experts
The explosions that killed at least 30 and injured hundreds were sophisticated attacks, but it remains to be seen if a recent push by authorities to arrest militants might have sped up the timeline.
In Syria, Kurdish Autonomy Could Complicate Allegiances On The Ground
Syrian Kurdish groups have declared an autonomous state, and the move is likely to be met with more fighting and shifting allegiances.
For Syrian Refugees And Lebanese In Lebanon, The Road To Europe Is The One Less Traveled
Among the Syrians who left for Europe were hundreds of Lebanese nationals who joined them in the search for a better life.
Russia’s Withdrawal From Syria Will Not Mark The End Of The Bombs
For opposition forces battling Syrian President Bashar Assad, the announced withdrawal of Russian forces may not end the bombing of civilian areas.
Saudi Arabia And Iran Exacerbate Sunni, Shiite Divide In Lebanon
The Middle East rivals are waging proxy wars against each other on the region’s battlefields, and Lebanon is suffering the fallout.
Tunisian Security Forces Clash With Alleged ISIS Militants On Libyan Border
Tunisian security forces are dealing with the second militant attack in a week on the country's border with Libya.
Syria Without Electricity, Internet After Blackouts In Every Province
The war-torn country was subject to a nationwide power cut on Thursday, but the ultimate cause is unknown.
Iran's Financial Future A Key Issue At Election Polls For Middle Class In Tehran
The promise of a better financial future appeared to be among the most important factors determining the decisions of voters at the polls in Tehran.
Syrian Ceasefire: Truce Terms Could Help, Not Hinder ISIS, Al Qaeda’s Hold In Syria
After five years of fighting, the vague terms of a deal negotiated by the U.S. and Russia leave gaps that terrorist groups are likely to exploit.
Biggest ISIS Threat To Europe Now Comes From Libya, Not Syria And Iraq
The Islamic State group unit in Libya could be a more serious threat to Europe than are the organization’s branches in either Iraq or Syria.
In Aleppo, US Allied Kurdish Militias Battle For Land Not Loyalty
Although the Kurds have had success on the ground against ISIS and significant tension with Turkey, defeating either of these enemies is overshadowed by their first priority, which is to secure territory.
In Syria, International Powers Are Bombing And Shelling Their Way To A National Ceasefire
With continuing attacks on civilian targets, peace is not a priority for international powers involved in Syria.
