Regions / Middle East / Syria
Articles about Syria, ordered by date. 
Military fatigues and floral scarves
Rahila Gupta meets women fighters in Rojava who are leading the charge towards a radical democracy.
Five years of Syrian crisis hits women hard
Tabitha Ross describes how the conflict is affecting women exposed to gender-based violence, and the vital work of one Lebanese organization seeking to combat it.
Making waves: Kholoud Waleed
Dario Sabaghi talks to Kholoud Waleed about her battle for freedom of speech in Syria.
Fight for the heart of Europe
On the frontlines of the refugee crisis in Lesvos, Hazel Healy finds loss, humanity – and answers.
Resources and further reading
Action, resources and further reading on Syria.
What do Syrians Want?
The story of how Rafif Jouejati organized a survey in a warzone, and the answers she got.
Rushing towards death
It has been called the most dangerous job in the world. The White Helmets are a fearless volunteer force that has pulled thousands of Syrians from the rubble left by the regime's deadly barrel bombs.
Singing in the kingdom of silence
The Syrian revolution released a flood of artistic and intellectual creativity. Four years later, it has not subsided.
Bravery's edge
Thousands of unknown activists have risked their lives to defy extremism and violence. Daniel Adamson interviews some of them.
‘I love you, and you love 20 million people’
Yara Badr, Darwish’s wife, says she always knew she’d have to share him with the rest of Syria.
Free Mazen Darwish
We must stand in solidarity with Syria’s human rights defenders, says Salman Rushdie.
Syrian conflict - the facts
The death toll, political prisoners and timeline of the Syrian civil war.
Is anybody out there?
ISIS’ savagery must not blind us to the bravery of civil-society activists, says Hania Mourtada.
A resilient revolution
Nonviolent activists are holding out in Syria, despite the destruction. Do not abandon them, says Daniel Adamson.
Art and soul
Syrian artists in exile feel free to express themselves and their politics, discovers Lydia James.
Night flight
As the civil war in Syria escalates, over two million people have fled across its borders. Jordan had received 515,000 refugees by the end of August. David Brunetti’s images capture the scene.
Maha Alasil
For the half a million Syrians who have fled to Jordan, the struggle to survive is far from over. Nigel Wilson meets an ordinary woman making an extraordinary effort to help those in need.
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