Thousands found in Syrian government offices reveal the reach of President Bashar shadowy security agencies that sought to eliminate dissent at all costs.
Syria articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Syria. Syria is not a functioning democracy. The Syrian civil war is devastating the country and leading to widespread displacement and regional instability. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
After Netanyahu’s Reelection, We Still Need Real World Leaders
Like President Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is the typical right wing leader. He pretends to be a man of peace, while willing to bring the world to the boiling point for his political gain.
Syrian Director Posed as Extremist to Film Documentary on Jihadists
Syrian-German director of Oscar-nominated documentary posed as extremist to film Jihadists to better understand what led to extremism in his home country.
Life Under Al-Qaeda Rule in Syria Worsens With Arrests and Torture
An armed group with links to al-Qaeda has in recent months arbitrarily arrested scores of residents in areas under their control in Idlib, Hama.
Kids’ Rescuer Seeks to End Cycle of Hatred in Iraq’s Mosul
Sukaina Mohammed Ali sees to end cycle of IS hatred in Iraq, rescuing children left wandering the streets after they were separated from their families.
Report Says Afghanistan and Syria Deadliest for Journalists in 2018
At least 63 journalists around the world were killed doing their jobs in 2018, with Afghanistan being the deadliest place for journalists worldwide.
Nadia Murad — From Jihadists’ Captive to Nobel Winner
Nadia Murad survived the Yazidis of Iraq, by the Islamic State group before becoming a global champion of their cause and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Prominent Syrian Activist Killed In Rebel-held Province
Prominent Syrian activist killed with a colleague in the country’s last rebel bastion, a blow to dwindling civilian society that helped spark 2011 uprising.
Our Experiment With Authoritarian Propaganda: American Relativism
It struck me that Alex Jones’ conspiracies, right-wing Eastern European propaganda, Assad’s propaganda, and the reality flipping views I heard one Thanksgiving weekend were eerily similar.
Syrian-American Spreads Peace Through Music and Art
Syrian-American spreads peace through music, art. Festival of Pianos for Peace runs through Sept. 22 in several parks Atlanta, Georgia.