Why Lebanon censors Frank Sinatra, Puss in Boots, and The West Wing
A look inside the bizarre world of the country’s censorship policies.
Tracey Shelton
After Gaddafi: Two years on, Libyans don’t have much to celebrate
As Libya prepares to mark the second anniversary of rebels’ victory over Muammar Gaddafi, Libyans tell GlobalPost what the revolution has changed for them.
Syrian rebels deny allegations of atrocities in Latakia
Syrian rebels accuse Human Rights Watch of ‘propaganda’ after the group detailed alleged atrocities by opposition forces.
Syrian government carried out chemical weapons attacks: HRW
Eyewitness accounts, medical records and remnants of the weapons all show that Bashar al-Assad’s forces fired poison on Damascus civilians, Human Rights Watch says.
Syria ‘hemorrhaging’ refugees as number of displaced tops 6 million
As the US heads for strikes against Syria, the country’s refugee crisis hits massive proportions.
Syrians, Iraqis warn Turkey of potential chaos
Syrians in Turkey see echoes of the first days of their uprising in anti-Erdogan protests.
UN clarifies statement, says ‘no conclusive findings’ on chemical weapons in Syria
By Tracey Shelton and Priyanka Boghani
A UN commission investigating the use of chemical weapons in Syria said it has “not reached conclusive findings” on the issue, contradicting an earlier claim by UN human rights investigator Carla del Ponte.
Syrian conflict exacts heavy toll on women
All-but abandoned by husbands fighting government forces, many of Syria’s women suffer hardship and fear alone.
Syria may be using ballistic missiles and cluster bombs in civilian areas
New evidence collected by GlobalPost and Human Rights Watch suggest Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is using powerful missiles on civilians in rebel-held territory.
In Syria, one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter
By Peter Gelling and Tracey Shelton
It’s a vital distinction that, as evidenced by US reluctance to intervene in Syria, could influence the outcome of the conflict.
Syria: What it’s like inside a government prison
When rebels took control of Idlib Central Prison, GlobalPost got an inside look at how the Assad regime treats its prisoners.
Syria aid effort: Why more money isn’t necessarily good news
Where does all the international aid go? Mostly to government-controlled areas.
Rebels capture the largest airbase in Syria
By Mariya Karimjee and Tracey Shelton
Syrian rebels have fully captured a key northern airbase after two months of fighting.
Another casualty of Syria’s war: Its cultural heritage
Sites in Syria dating as far back as Christ as are being leveled at alarming rates.
Inside Syria: Free Syrian Army says it will target civilian airports
Giving up on the possibility of an internationally-enforced no-fly zone, rebels say they are left with no other choice.
Syria’s rebels learn the value of a prisoner
Prisoners held by the Free Syrian Army are often traded back to the government for money or guns.