Syria
Podcast: Millions Of People Are Stuck Fleeing Both War And COVID-19
"The thing about people on the run is that often they're residing in close quarters. They may not have enough clean water for drinking, for handwashing, even. And they often just don't have the resources to do those basic steps that we've been able to do.”
The Syrian Girl Whose Dad Taught Her To Laugh At The Sound Of Bombs Has Reached Safety In Turkey
Three-year-old Salwa's dad was praised for trying to protect his daughter from the trauma of war. The family has now found a new home outside of Syria.
Tulsi Gabbard Sued Hillary Clinton For Defamation Over Her "Russian Asset" Comment
Gabbard is claiming Clinton has a personal grudge against her for her 2016 endorsement of Bernie Sanders.
Opinion: Iran's Wars Kill Innocents Just Like America's Do
"I felt for the first time in nine years that war criminals can die," said one Syrian exile in reaction to the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Opinion: The Muslim World's Nightmare Decade
The tragedies are too numerous to list, and their enormity is even more alarming in hindsight.
White Helmet Trainer James Le Mesurier Has Been Found Dead
A spokesperson for the British Foreign Office said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of James Le Mesurier. Our condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."
A Look At Civilian Life In The Never-Ending Conflict Between Turkey And The Kurds
Pictures from the frontlines of Turkey's incursion into Kurdish-held territory in northern Syria.
トランプ大統領「映画みたいだった」 IS指導者が米軍の急襲を受け自爆 これで世界は安全になるのか
バグダディ容疑者率いるISは、かつてシリアとイラク領内の広範な地域を支配下におさめ、残酷なテロ攻撃と殺害行為を繰り返していた。近年、ISの勢力は大幅に弱まっている。
Trolls Built A Trap Out Of Tulsi Gabbard’s Campaign — And Hillary Clinton Fell For It
When the former secretary of state accused a candidate barely polling at 2% of being a Russian asset, she showed she had learned nothing from the last election.
Trump Rambled His Way Through A Defense Of His Syria Decision That Made No Sense
Even more freewheeling than usual, the president at one point said that the US no longer needs to care about the Middle East, because "it's 7,000 miles away."
Trump Needs Republicans As The Impeachment Inquiry Continues, But They’re Furious About Syria
Even some of Trump’s closest Republican allies are infuriated over his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria, though they say there’s little they can do.
"You Can Make A Great Deal”: Trump Wrote A Letter To Try To Convince The Turkish President To Not Attack The Kurds
"Let's work out a good deal!" the president wrote in a letter trying to prevent Turkey from "slaughtering" thousands of people in Syria.
The Kurds Were Fighting ISIS Long Before The US Was. This Is What It Was Like.
Before the US joined the war on ISIS, before Trump abandoned them, the Kurds were waging a lonely fight against the jihadis in a forgotten patch of Syria. This is their origin story.
Kurdish Forces Previously Allied With The US Have Turned To Russian-Backed Syria For Help
"If we have to choose between compromises and the genocide of our people, we will surely choose life for our people."
Opinion: It's My First July 4 As An American. I Hope More Refugees Are Welcomed Like I Was
Refugees like me know that we can never go home. It gives us a burning desire to establish ourselves here and prove that we belong.
The FBI Arrested An ISIS Supporter Who Was Allegedly Planning To Bomb A Church
Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, a Syrian refugee, reportedly planned to attack the church because he believed its members were Christian and Nigerian.
An Alabama “ISIS Bride” Wants To Come Home. Can We Forgive Her Horrifying Social Media Posts?
Hoda Muthana used Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Ask.fm to spread the very messages ISIS used to inspire violence against America. I’ve been tracking her posts for years.
Inside The Shadow War Fought By Russian Mercenaries
The Wagner Group has ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle but blurs the line between what is and isn’t happening on Moscow’s orders.
Russia Is Trying To Fly Military Planes Into Venezuela Via Syria Again
But Malta has denied Russia permission to use its airspace for the flights, BuzzFeed News has learned.
The Whole World Is Debating Whether “ISIS Brides” Should Go Home. But Yazidi Women Want Them Brought To Justice.
Far from being innocent bystanders, women who joined ISIS participated in the torture and humiliation of Yazidi women.
美容師を夢見ていた少女は「奴隷」として売られた 弁護士は夫を殺され兵士となった
ナディア・ムラドさんのノーベル平和賞をきっかけに、日本でもクルド女性に関する出版や映画の上映が続いている。ナディアさんの自伝とドキュメンタリー、そしてクルドの女性兵士の物語だ。
How Trump's Withdrawal Threatens The Secretive Hunt For ISIS Members In Syria
The inability of US forces to eliminate al-Qaeda networks in Iraq helped it reorganize as ISIS after Barack Obama withdrew troops in 2011.
Four Americans Died In An Attack In Syria, Raising More Questions About Trump's Withdrawal Plan
The American dead included two soldiers, a US security contractor, and a civilian Defense Department employee, according to US Central Command.
The US Military Says The Withdrawal Of Troops From Syria Has Begun
It follows weeks of confusion and contradictory statements over the future of the US-led coalition fighting ISIS.
US Troops Will Leave Syria Only If Turkey Agrees Not To Attack Kurdish Fighters
National security adviser John Bolton contradicted President Trump, who said on Dec. 19 there would be a full withdrawal.
The Syria Pullout Won't Help Trump Curb Iran's Regional Influence
Trump was going to counter Iran's influence in two places, Yemen and Syria. That's now not likely to happen.
The US Envoy On ISIS, Brett McGurk, Has Quit In Protest Over Trump's Withdrawal From Syria
It's the second major resignation over the president's decision in as many days.
The Histories Of Today's Wars Are Being Written On Facebook And YouTube. But What Happens When They Get Taken Down?
Investigators depend on photos and videos posted online from war zones. But takedowns by Facebook and YouTube are putting the war crimes prosecutions of the future at risk.
He Was Stuck In An Airport For Nine Months. Now He’s Stuck In His Head.
Hassan al-Kontar wrote tweets that caught the world’s attention and spurred an international campaign to rescue him. But although he might now be free from the airport, he still feels trapped.
Trump’s Surprise Withdrawal From Syria Betrays Allies and Bolsters Rivals
BuzzFeed News reveals that the US is preparing to shut down a key base near Syria’s border with Jordan that some US officials have cast as part of efforts to counter Iran.
The UK Learned The US Was Withdrawing From Syria When Trump Tweeted About It
While the decision was not a total surprise, the UK received no advance warning of the announcement.
Trump's Decision To Withdraw Troops From Syria Has Allies There Wondering About Their Future
The decision was announced Wednesday with little preparation. Even in recent days, there had been no hints of a rapid end to the US presence there.
The US Is “Working On” Extraditing Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Foreign Minister Says
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu also talked down the odds of a confrontation between Turkish and US forces in northern Syria, despite a Pentagon warning.
A Man Who Was Stranded In An Airport Since March Has Been Granted Asylum In Canada
“The past is no longer with us,” Hassan al-Kontar said. “What is important is today, and tomorrow, the present and the future.”
なぜ紛争地の人々を取材するのか 安田さんの言葉を聞いたジャーナリストの想い
ジャーナリストの安田純平さんが会見し、なぜシリアの紛争地に向かったのかを語った。
Lena Dunham Is Adapting A Story About A Syrian Refugee And This Is Why People Are Upset
"Honestly, is this actually a real headline?"
Al-Qaeda Is Thriving, Despite Our Endless War. Can We Ever Defeat It?
Al-Qaeda’s most potent weapon is an idea that we’ve been unable to defeat, writes Ali Soufan, the author of Anatomy of Terror: From the Death of bin Laden to the Rise of the Islamic State.
The Pentagon Used To Hide US Troops In Syria. Now It's Posting Videos Of Them On Twitter.
“That’s the dirty little secret here — there could be thousands of US troops camped out in northern and eastern Syria for decades,” said Nicholas Heras, a Syria expert at the Center for a New American Security.
The Sentence That Enabled Our Endless War Turns 17 Today
A single sentence, written as the ruins of the World Trade Center still smoldered, has been the legal foundation for 17 years of war.
The British Government Fears Thousands Could Die In A Russian-Backed Attack In Syria
People in the northwest Syrian city of Idlib are facing the threat of a military offensive by the Assad regime.
The Last Major Rebel-Held City In Syria Is Gearing Up For A Government Attack And People Are Terrified
"There will be a large massacre against civilians."
Russia Is Criticizing The US Response To A Chemical Attack In Syria That Hasn't Happened Yet
Confused? You should be.
The State Department Changed Its Mind About Spending $230 Million On Syria
The funds were redirected after the State Department received promises and pledges from coalition partners, notably Saudi Arabia, for funding to help stabilize the country.
Congress May Hold Russia Responsible For Iran’s Actions In Syria
A bipartisan proposal would ask the Trump administration to determine if Russia has aided Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.
シリアで拘束された安田さんはなぜ「韓国人のウマル」と名乗ったのか
シリアで3年前から拘束されている日本人ジャーナリストの新たな映像がネット上に。
子どもたちの危機に、彼はなぜ白紙の声明を出したのか
ユニセフの代表がシリア内戦で白紙の声明を出した理由とは。
New Emails Show What Happens When The Pentagon Has To Scramble To Catch Up To Trump
“The White House gets to do whatever it wants when it wants how it wants.”
Jordanians Are Calling For Their Government To #OpenTheBorders To Thousands Of Displaced Refugees
The hashtag, #افتحوا_الحدود, or #OpenTheDoor, began trending in Jordan as tens of thousands of Syrians fled the latest violence there.
メディアの写真はたいてい既視感を与えるものばかり だから彼は新しい土地で懸命に生きる人の痛みや望みを写真に収めた
「自分を針で刺すと、安心できました。痛みを感じることで、自分は生きていると実感できたから」
Syrians Who Return Home Are Finding A Ready Market For Selling Their German IDs
The availability of the documents, which can fetch hundreds of dollars on the black market, troubles some counterterrorism officials, but they are hesitant to make it an issue.
The US Military Plans To Set An American Suspected Of Fighting For ISIS Free In Syria
A court filing from the Justice Department said the dual Saudi-American citizen would be released in a town or outside a displaced persons camp.
8 Heartbreaking Stories From The Lives Of Syrian Refugees
"I felt better when I pricked myself with needles; the pain confirmed that I was alive."
First She Escaped Syria, Now She's Searching For Medical Care In The US
The move from Syria to Texas was sure to be difficult, but Maryam had no idea how tough it would be.
20歳の女性DJが、戦場となった故郷のラジオで伝えたこと
シリア北部、イスラム過激派「イスラム国」による破壊からの再生を目指すクルド人の街の若き女性ラジオDJの姿を描いたドキュメンタリー「ラジオ・コバニ」（アップリンク配給）が日本で公開された。クルド人とは、クルド問題とは何か。
It's Likely That Chlorine Gas Was Used On A Rebel-Held Syrian Town, The Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says
But the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons did not say who was responsible for the attack.
This Is What It's Like When Your Home Is A War Zone
"I woke up and the city was theirs." (An excerpt from Brothers of the Gun: A Memoir of the Syrian Civil War by Marwan Hisham and Molly Crabapple.)
シリアの東グータから「#IAmStillAlive」ハッシュタグを仕掛けた男性、空爆により死亡
「この場所で、死と包囲攻撃と爆撃のなかで生きている。僕たちとともにあるよう、世界に求めたい」
This Syrian Man Is Tweeting For Help After Being Stranded In A Malaysian Airport For Two Months
Hassan al-Kontar is appealing to anyone to get him out.
Trump Is Freezing Syrian Recovery Funds. The Pentagon Worries That Invites "ISIS 2.0."
“The fight against ISIS does not depend solely on military fighting."
These 3 Companies Are Under Investigation For Selling A Chemical Weapons Ingredient To Syria
The announcement of the investigation came as UN weapons inspectors explained why they have not made it to the site of the most recent suspected chemical attack.
Trump Keeps Saying ISIS Has Been Defeated. But The US Military Says It's Gaining Ground.
Details of an ISIS resurgence come two weeks after the president said he wanted to bring US troops home from Syria — a pronouncement that set off alarms at the Pentagon.
A Bipartisan Group Of Senators Just Released A New Authorization For The War On Terror
For more than 16 years, the US has been waging the global war on terror using legal authority passed by Congress just after 9/11. Critics say that legislation is too broad and that administrations have used it to usurp Congress’s authority.
Weapons Inspectors Have Entered The Site Of A Suspected Chemical Attack In Syria, Russia Says
A team from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have entered the site where a suspected chemical weapons attack killed more than 70 people and injured 500 in Syria this month, Russia's foreign ministry has said.
この空爆は平和をもたらさない。シリアを逃れた「戦場のピアニスト」の思い
戦場となったシリアの街頭でピアノを弾き続けた男性が、トランプの空爆に思いを語った。
Syrians Are Worried Trump's Airstrikes May Actually Cause More Attacks On Civilians
In the aftermath of recent airstrikes, Syrians are left worried that their limited scope may actually provoke more attacks on civilians.
Boris Johnson Said The UK Is Not Ruling Out Further Airstrikes In Syria
The UK's foreign secretary also said the strikes would have a limited impact. "We must be honest – this is not going to turn the tide of the conflict in Syria."
きっとあなたはこの記事をクリックすることはない。その理由を説明しよう。
内戦転落から7年がすぎたシリアからは、惨状を伝える記事や画像が発信され続けているが、SNSでのシェア数は世界的に激減している。終わりの見えない戦闘と市民の悲痛な叫びに対して、世界の人々の関心は薄れてしまったのだろうか。
Syrians Have Been Living Underground In Response To Airstrikes
Living conditions in eastern Ghouta have all the shades of hell. Here's how people are surviving.
George W. Bush's Former Spokesperson Shaded Trump For His "Mission Accomplished" Tweet On Syria
Ari Fleischer thinks Trump might want to choose his words more carefully after bombing Syria.
Here's How The World Is Reacting To The Missile Strikes On Syria
The strikes have been supported by NATO's general secretary, but Russia, China, and Iran have condemned them. Vladimir Putin demanded an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, but Russia's resolution was blocked.
Theresa May Has Linked The Airstrikes In Syria With The Salisbury Poisoning
At a press conference, the prime minister described how an "international norm" about the use of chemical weapons was being eroded.
The US And Allies Have Launched Military Strikes On Syria After A Chemical Weapons Attack
Just minutes after Trump's Friday night address, large explosions were reported at sites near Damascus and in the countryside of Homs.
A Beginner's Guide To Taking Parliament To War (Or Not)
Theresa May could bypass MPs and order strikes in Syria without a vote. Here is what her predecessors have done.
Jeremy Corbyn Might Force His MPs To Vote Against Military Action In Syria
Exclusive: The Labour leader told BuzzFeed News he hasn't ruled out whipping Labour MPs to vote against military intervention.
Here's Why A US Decision On What To Do In Syria Is Taking So Long
Despite Trump's bellicose tweets, the US has yet to decide precisely how it's going to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria.
Trump Warned Russia That He'd Bomb Syria. Here's A Bunch Of Times He Said He Wouldn't Do That.
"For all of those fools that want to attack Syria, the US has lost the vital element of surprise — so stupid — could be a disaster!"
Trump Told Syria And Russia To "Get Ready" For A Missile Strike, But The White House Says It Has Not Decided How To Respond To The Recent Attack
President Trump also called Syria's Bashar Al-Assad a "Gas Killing Animal," in reference to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Douma on Saturday that injured 500 people.
Trump Won't Say When An Attack On Syria Might Come. But He's Canceled His Weekend Plans.
"We aren't sure what the Americans will do but it feels like something is coming and there's a lot of pressure from Macron to act."
This Is What It Was Like In The Aftermath Of The Alleged Chemical Attack In Syria
Warning: This post contains graphic images and videos.
Syrian Rebels Hope Strikes Aren’t Just For Show This Time
Embattled rebels say they are looking for a morale boost and a real change to the country’s drawn-out war.
Jeremy Corbyn Says An Inquiry Should Find Out Who's Responsible For The Syria Chemical Attack
Asked by BuzzFeed News whether Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was behind the attack, he said instead that "evidence is important".
Trump Says "Nothing Is Off The Table" In Response To Syria's Alleged Use Of Chemical Weapons
The US has led international condemnation of what aid workers and activists say was a chemical weapons attack in a Damascus suburb on Saturday, in which up to 70 people died.
Syrian News Media Reports That Missiles Have Struck An Air Base Following A Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack
US officials denied that it had launched airstrikes on Syria. The reports come one day after activists and rescue workers said as many as 70 people suffocated to death after a barrel bomb containing a chemical agent hit a rebel-held town in Syria.
人は食べなければ生きていけない。シリアの人々に食料を届ける日本人女性の話
戦時下の人々は何を食べているのか。シリアで働く日本人に聞いた。
The New Face Of ISIS In Iraq Calls Itself The White Flags
The black flag of ISIS may no longer be flying in cities across Iraq, but militant groups are rebuilding and present a very real threat to the country’s stability. One such group — known as the White Flags — has built itself a mountain stronghold from which to launch its attacks.
Two Soldiers Were Killed In A Blast In Northern Syria
British officials confirmed one of the dead was theirs, and the other was believed to be an American. But the Pentagon declined to confirm that.
“If Any Iranian Militias Enter This Square, They Will Die”
The US says it's based near the Syrian city of al-Tanf to guard against ISIS. But the rebels Washington is backing in the area say they’re more concerned about Iran.
裁判所がシリア人の難民認定を退けた。では日本では、だれが「難民」なのか
東京地裁が3月20日、シリア人4人から出ていた難民認定を求める訴えを退けた。政権の弾圧や戦乱を逃れて国を離れたシリア人が難民でなければ、この国では一体、だれが「難民」と認められるのか。
がれきの中演奏を続けたシリアの｢戦場のピアニスト」を日本に。一人の若者が立ち上がった
戦闘で荒廃したシリアの街頭で、人々に希望を与えるためピアノを弾き続けた男性がいる。演奏に感動した日本の若者が、この男性を日本に招いて演奏会を開くためクラウドファンディングを始めた。
Turkey Has Claimed Victory Over The US-Allied Militia In Syria
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken over the city of Afrin, a Kurdish city inside Syria, after two months of fighting.
「この世の地獄」と呼ばれるシリア。戦争はなぜ止まらないのか
国連事務総長が「この世の地獄」と呼ぶシリア。国連安全保障理事会が停戦を求める決議を全会一致で採択しても、戦闘と流血がいまも続く。なぜなのか。
Here's Why You Probably Won't Read This Article About Syria
Seven years after the war began, the horrific images and videos being posted online from Syria show no sign of stopping. But is anyone still paying attention?
The Man Behind The #IAmStillAlive Hashtag Was Just Killed In Syria
"Living here between death, siege or bombardment. I invite the whole world to stand by us."
Turkey's President Tried To Comfort A Crying Little Girl And It Got A Bit Dark
President Erdogan's words were a little bit of an odd thing to say to comfort a 6-year-old.
Inside The Network Of Trolls Accusing A 15-Year-Old Tweeting In Syria Of Being Fake News
A Twitter account that has received international attention for tweeting videos from a place in Syria that's been described as "hell on Earth"" is now being swarmed by pro-Assad and pro-Russia trolls.
Hours After The UN Ordered An Immediate Ceasefire In Syria, Doctors Say The Bombs Are Still Falling
“It is a very bad situation now," one medic managed to tell BuzzFeed News before he was called back to help with the wounded. An estimated 500 people have been killed in the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta.
This Man Was Arrested 10 Times For Being An ISIS Member — Despite Being Innocent
A young father of two has been repeatedly arrested in Tunisia for being a member of ISIS, despite his innocence. His case is typical of the Middle East and North Africa, where thousands of men are caught up in legally dubious dragnets.
Turkey Has Gone More Than A Year Without A Major Terror Attack. This Is How.
In a rare interview with a Western journalist, a security official reveals how Turkey has been taking on militants, and – for now at least – winning.
This Is What It's Like To Try To Survive In Eastern Ghouta, Where "Death Is The Master"
As BuzzFeed News spoke to a resident on the phone, a missile screeched in the background. “Did you hear the sound?” he said. “May God protect whoever received the missile.”
