Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJan 16, 2013
More than 80 people were killed in two blasts that struck the University of Aleppo in northern Syria on the first day of exams. The bombs exploded between a residence hall and an architecture facility. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigDec 13, 2012
The 2-year-old conflict between the Syrian government and its opposition that has killed 40,000 civilians and threatens to destabilize the Middle East was escalated in recent days when forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad fired Soviet-era Scud missiles at rebel fighters, American officials said Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
William Pfaff / TruthdigSep 12, 2012
The major threat in the Middle East to international peace is Syria's civil war, not the rhetorical battles between Iran and an Israel that claims to be straining against its American leash. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigAug 7, 2012
As far as defections go, it's hard to do better than the prime minister. Riad Hijab announced via spokesman that he has joined the opposition and that he and his family are hiding in a safe location. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 25, 2012
Fighters in the Free Syrian Army are optimistic they will shake their nation loose from Bashar al-Assad’s rule. But what will their cities, towns and villages look like when their struggle is over? Some are looking to the West for help rebuilding their country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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