Nostalgia, relief and loss as some Syrians mark their first Ramadan back home in years
When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears of joy. But as the time came to return ...
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Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study
Study finds genetic imprints in three generations of Syrian refugees. Researchers urge caution in interpreting findings and ...
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Violent crackdown sends Syrian Alawites over the border into Lebanon
The euphoria of Syria's new dawn has turned to violence. Alleged massacres of minority Alawites have sent a fresh wave of refugees into neighboring Lebanon.
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Syria at a Crossroad: After Mass Killings, Can They Build a Just and Inclusive Future?
Syria faced severe violence, with security forces accused of mass killings in Alawite-majority areas. Over 1,000 civilians ...
This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria
This Ramadan, Syrians marked the 14th anniversary of the start of their country’s civil war. The conflict began as one of ...
Syria after Assad: why many Syrian refugees aren’t returning home
At the start of the new year, 115,000 Syrians had already returned home from Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. In December, the ...
More than 1 million displaced Syrians have returned home since ouster of al-Assad
More than one million Syrian refugees have returned home since the beginning of the year, a record number not seen since the ...