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Za'atri camp in northern Jordan can eventually host up to 113,000 refugees

Nearly a year and a half after the start of the Syrian uprising, tens of thousands of people have fled the country. Until recently, most found shelter in homes with friends, relatives and even strangers. But as the numbers increase, several neighbouring countries are opening new camps to accommodate them.

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Syria: UN Human Rights Council Publish Report On Syria

The situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic has deteriorated significantly since 15 February 2012. Armed violence increased in intensity and spread to new areas. Active hostilities raged between Government forces (and the Shabbiha) and anti-Government armed groups. Sporadic clashes between the armed actors evolved into continuous combat, involving more brutal tactics and new military capabilities on both sides. The level of armed violence varied throughout the country.

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Have The U.S. And Europe Helped Arm And Empower Islamist Militants In Syria?

One of the primary arguments against arming the Syrian rebels is that their lack of organization and centralized command means that the weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants and terrorists in their ranks.

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A mother and father look over the body of their son killed in the Salah Eddine neighbourhood of Aleppo

Syria: After Aleppo

Taking the fight to the streets of Damascus and Aleppo over the past few weeks wasn’t about holding territory. It was a demonstration of FSA capabilities, a display intended for both a Syrian and international audience and designed to achieve several broader goals.

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Syria: Journalist Live-tweets Terrifying Situation In Aleppo

There are a number of journalists on the ground in Syria at the moment, but few have live-tweeted their experiences in the war-torn country the way Jenan Moussa of Al Aan TV from Dubai did last week. Here are her reports from the ground.

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