Introduction: Between December 2, 2018 and January 8, 2019, seven civilians were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Idlib province. Two of the kidnapped were killed; a child and a media …
Syria
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Human Rights Journalism
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Investigative Reports
Syrian Government and Rebels Swapped Detainees under the Astana Process
by wael.mIntroduction The Syrian regime and Turkish-backed rebel groups, notably the Levant Front al-Jabha al-Shamia, held a prisoner exchange on November 24, 2018, at Abu Zandeen border crossing, eastern Aleppo[1]. The …
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The scale of random illegal excavations increased recently in many areas in the province of Hama. Some civilians formed their own groups to dig for artifacts. The excavation groups started …
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On January 3, 2019, a newborn died in Al-Rukban camp, at the Syrian-Jordanian borders[1], of neonatal jaundice after the UNICEF medical point[2] known as ‘Aoun Point’ refused to treat her, …
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Human Rights Journalism
8 Civilians Killed and 17 Others Injured in Clashes between Military Factions in Idlib and Aleppo
by wael.mIn several areas of the two provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, eight civilians were killed, and 17 others were injured, including children, in the confrontations between Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham/HTS and …
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Human Rights Journalism
Celebratory Gunfire on New Year’s Eve, Kills One and Injures Others in Homs
by wael.mRandom shootings during the New Year (2019) celebrations, killed a young man and injured five others in Homs, as several areas witnessed heavy shootings including An'nouzha, Al Zahra and Al-Arman …
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Human Rights Journalism
Syrian Security Services Arrest Civilians in Douma and Recruit Young Men
by wael.mIn December 2018, Syrian security services conducted several raid and arrest operations in the city of Douma in Eastern Ghouta, rural Damascus, during which they arrested two civilians at least …
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Human Rights Journalism
Infant Girl Dies due to Malnutrition and Man Commits Suicide as Living Conditions Deteriorate in Idlib’s Camps
by wael.mIn December 2018, a newborn girl, seven-month-old, died due to malnutrition, and a man committed suicide, unable to meet his family’s needs. The infant’s family and that of the man …
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An estimated 85% of Jarjanaz’s population fled repeated artillery and rocket shelling on their village, continued from 24 November to 18 December 2018, and resulted in the the death of …