Alison Meuse

The ancient Hamidiyeh bazaar in Damascus is still flush with shoppers despite five years of war. The Syrian capital can feel far removed from the fighting.

In An Ancient Damascus Bazaar, A Refuge From War

Alison Meuse

There are no tourists, and Damascenes have thinner wallets these days. But commerce still flows in the ancient Hamidiyeh bazaar in the Syrian capital, where the war feels very distant.

In Recent Violence, Aleppo's Civilians Find Themselves In Regime Cross-Hairs

Alison Meuse

The Syrian regime and Russian forces have been bombarding the city of Aleppo, often hitting civilian targets in the process. An attack on a bread line is among the latest.

Amnesty International interviewed former Saydnaya detainees and then used architectural and acoustic modeling to reconstruct the architecture of the prison. The interview techniques were developed by Forensic Architecture at Goldsmiths, University of London, in consultation with the university's Forensic Psychology Unit.

Amnesty International: Over 17,000 People Have Died In Syrian Detention Centers

Alison Meuse

A newly published report from the human rights group cites horrific conditions in detention facilities operated by Syria's state security branches.

In Syria, Residents Of War-Ravaged Aleppo Are Without Running Water

Alison Meuse

Despite calls by the U.N. for a cease-fire, the Syrian government and rebel forces are escalating their battle for control of Aleppo, a city they see as critical in the five-year civil war.

Syria And Russia Promise Safe Passage Out Of Aleppo, But Many Don't Trust It

Alison Meuse

Syrians in Aleppo don't trust a promise from the regime and its Russian allies to allow residents to safely flee through new aid corridors, But some are desperate enough to try it.

Civilians Caught In Aleppo Violence

Alison Meuse

Syrian president Bashar Assad's vow to retake the entire country promises drawn-out bloody battles that are capturing more civilians in the violence. Children in Aleppo have been killed and injured.

Syrian Raed Saleh came to Washington to receive an award for his rescue work in his homeland. However, he was turned back at Dulles International Airport outside Washington. No reason was given. In his honor, those attending the Tuesday evening banquet wore white helmets, a symbol of his group, Syria Civil Defense.

A Syrian Lands In The U.S. For An Award, Only To Be Turned Back

Jackie Northam

The Syrian rescue worker reached Dulles International Airport on his way to accept an award in Washington. But he was turned back, highlighting the suspicion Syrians face as they travel.

A photo taken May 18, 2015, shows a view of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, which was seized that month by Islamic State militants.

Syrian Regime Forces Push Into ISIS-Held City Of Palmyra

Alison Meuse

Russian-backed government troops have entered the ancient city after days of intense clashes with Islamic State militants. Local activists said ISIS warned civilians via loudspeaker to flee.

A Syrian man is among the thousands who have fled the fighting in and around the northern city of Aleppo. Thousands of Syrians have gathered at the Bab al-Salam crossing in an attempt to enter Turkey, which has kept the gate closed. Syrian government troops, assisted by Russian airstrikes, have been making gains in the Aleppo area.

Backed By Russia, Syrian Troops Advance In A Major Battle For Aleppo

Alison Meuse

The Russian airstrikes have emboldened President Bashar Assad's army to press a major offensive in a crucial city. Thousands of civilians have fled and are massing at the nearby Turkish border.

Airstrikes Help Syria's Regime Gain Control Of Opposition Town

Alison Meuse

A strategic town in the south of Syria long-controlled by opposition fighters has reportedly fallen to regime troops with the assistance of Russian air power.