by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 19, 2017 | Middle East
Raqqa- Syria’s Kurdish-Arab rebels fighting under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Wednesday initiating combing operations to clear Raqqa from ISIS members. A number of foreign militants captured in the former ISIS stronghold have already...
by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 18, 2017 | Features
Raqqa- Four months ago, Syria’s Raqqa found itself drenched in bloodshed as fierce and violent battles ripped through the former ISIS stronghold. When casually strolling down liberated areas, it becomes all the more evident how destructive the battles were. Homes...
by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – Clouds of smoke covered on Monday the skies of Syria’s Raqqa as the sound of bullets and the roars of bombs filled the air. The liberation of the city is now pending the last battles waged by ISIS foreign militants, who are fighting the Syrian...
by Kamal Sheikho | Sep 25, 2017 | Middle East
Qameshli, Deir Ezzor- The Syrian Democratic Forces said on Sunday it established a “civilian council” to administer the oil rich province of Deir Ezzor in east Syria where regime forces are racing to control the ISIS-captured area. The SDF appointed 100 figures from...
by Kamal Sheikho | Sep 11, 2017 | Middle East
Gaziantep (Turkey)- Women empowerment has long been a vital aspect of building stronger communities, and Kinda Omriin wears a confident smile when describing her journey with the “Syrian Women’s Network.” Kinda, 28, is a single Syrian mom that had escaped her war-torn...
