A military buildup in northern Syria, coupled with heavy fighting and mounting civilian casualties, spells the end of a cease-fire that for two months brought some relief to a war-weary country. The renewed violence is ushering in what could be an even more ruinous chapter in the 5-year-old...

Writing by Faris al-Rifai; Translation by Rana Abdul (Zaman Al Wasl)- The lingering time at the dark cell does not interrupt the sound of cough of one of the ex-detainees who got tuberculosis due to humidity everywhere in the Sednaya Prison. Abu Mohamed al-Shami, a virtual name, an...

Reporting by Ahmed al-Khalil: Translation by Yusra Ahmed ( Eqtsad )- “Passport” has become a need and a must for Syrians as it is their hope to be able to leave the country to find safer place. Passport application for adults over 18 requires attending in person to the Immigration and...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Five members of the Civil Defense Corps were killed on Monday in regime air strike on northern Aleppo province, media center said. The devastating strike hit the center of the voluntary group in Atareb town, destroying most of the rescue equipment and vehicles according to...