Firstly we take Aleppo, then we take Idlib
The gradual isolation and strangulation of Aleppo is part of a much broader strategy that has taken shape over the past year, albeit in the…
Praying for Aleppo
Aleppo is death, death is everywhere
Assad gave people in Aleppo only two choices. Either to go back to his control, or to die by bombing. We will not be back…
Aleppo: Syrian army retakes new areas
The Syrian army retook control of the Aleppo international airport today, consolidating its positions in the Taril al Bab and Al Helwaniyah neighborhoods, military sources…
The Kurdish ‘frenemies’ aiding Assad in Aleppo
As thousands of civilians flee eastern Aleppo following the simultaneous advance of Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces, rebel groups have alleged close coordination between the…
Home of Harry Potter fan sent books by JK Rowling is destroyed
The Syrian home of a young Harry Potter fan who was sent books by JK Rowling has been destroyed by bombing. Writing on Twitter, Bana…
Syria civil war: Thousands uprooted in east Aleppo – Photos
Thousands of civilians have left rebel-held eastern Aleppo districts, as the Syrian army continues its offensive to take full control over the city. The Syrian…
This Week ‘Was Worst Bombing I’ve Witnessed’ – Aleppo Video Diary
26-year-old Zein reports that the bombardment of her city is so severe that many Syrians envy those who are killed, saying “He who dies gets…
Syrian girl Bana Alabed thanks JK Rowling for sending Harry Potter books
A seven-year-old girl in the Syrian city of Aleppo has thanked JK Rowling for sending her the Harry Potter books. Bana Alabed says she likes…
Fears for civilians in Aleppo as Syria regime advances
Syrian government forces advanced quickly inside rebel-held east Aleppo on Monday, as the UN raised the alarm for nearly one million people living under siege…
6 year old boy pulled alive from Aleppo rubble – Photo, Video
The attack on the district of Maadi killed three people, according to the volunteer group. Rescuer Ibrahim al-Haj said the airstrikes killed the boy’s mother….