Edward Dark Edward Dark (a pseudonym) is a columnist for Al-Monitor's Syria Pulse living in Aleppo. On Twitter: @edwardedark Syria | Nov 6, 2015 Russian involvement in Syria brings about another siege for Aleppo The second siege of Aleppo was more than the sad tale of a once-proud Syrian city. Syria | Apr 14, 2015 Aleppo's Christians face rising violence The recent happenings in Syria are far from promising as conflicts intensify and fighting increases. Syria | Mar 23, 2015 Aleppo's Christians see regime as last hope Five years into the Syrian conflict, Syria's Christians continue to fight for their existence, turning to the regime as a last resort. Syria | Feb 17, 2015 Four years on, civilian deaths continue in Syria Civilians in Syria are paying the cost of the four-year conflict, often losing their lives, be it at the hands of the regime, opposition forces or jihadists. Syria | Jan 26, 2015 Aleppo residents tested by snowstorm, war The snowstorm that blanketed the Middle East added to the misery of Aleppo’s residents and refugees, as children died from a lack of power, water and heating. Syria | Dec 17, 2014 How foreign imams radicalized Syria's war When eastern Aleppo fell to rebel factions, radical preachers from abroad quickly moved in and began proselytizing extremist views to the local population, raising fears that such effects may linger for years to come. Syria | Dec 9, 2014 Syrian fighter's story one of tragedy, greed In search of money and power, one young Syrian man considered signing up with the army, then joined a rebel faction and later the Islamic State, but was ultimately rewarded with death. Syria | Nov 20, 2014 'Conflict freeze' desperately needed in Aleppo Residents of Aleppo are losing patience with the hardships the war has brought and want an end to the conflict that has ruined their city and their lives. Syria | Nov 10, 2014 Syria faces decisive battles in north, south Rebels are making gains in the south while government forces are closing on Aleppo city, and the outcomes of these battles may determine how final negotiations proceed. Syria | Nov 6, 2014 Why arming rebels will fuel Syria's inferno Arming Syria’s rebels is a dangerous move that will only result in prolonging the war and potentially empowering extremists. Pagination Show more Latest News Iran's jailed Narges Mohammadi to receive Nobel Peace Prize in absentia by Pierre-Henry DESHAYES | AFP | Dec 10, 2023 Seeking Saudi opportunity, Ethiopian migrants 'trapped between life and death' Agence France-Presse | AFP | Dec 9, 2023 Israeli forces push into southern Gaza by Adel Zaanoun with Jonah Mandel in Jerusalem | AFP | Dec 9, 2023 See more Podcasts Former CENTCOM commander Gen. Joseph Votel warns Gaza conflict may expand because Iran lacks full control of its militia proxies Iran continues strategic miscalculations even after Hamas' attack on Israel, says analyst Hamidreza Azizi The Israel-Hamas War: Live Q&A with Ali Hashem, Joyce Karam, and Daoud Kuttab See more
Syria | Nov 6, 2015 Russian involvement in Syria brings about another siege for Aleppo The second siege of Aleppo was more than the sad tale of a once-proud Syrian city.
Syria | Apr 14, 2015 Aleppo's Christians face rising violence The recent happenings in Syria are far from promising as conflicts intensify and fighting increases.
Syria | Mar 23, 2015 Aleppo's Christians see regime as last hope Five years into the Syrian conflict, Syria's Christians continue to fight for their existence, turning to the regime as a last resort.
Syria | Feb 17, 2015 Four years on, civilian deaths continue in Syria Civilians in Syria are paying the cost of the four-year conflict, often losing their lives, be it at the hands of the regime, opposition forces or jihadists.
Syria | Jan 26, 2015 Aleppo residents tested by snowstorm, war The snowstorm that blanketed the Middle East added to the misery of Aleppo’s residents and refugees, as children died from a lack of power, water and heating.
Syria | Dec 17, 2014 How foreign imams radicalized Syria's war When eastern Aleppo fell to rebel factions, radical preachers from abroad quickly moved in and began proselytizing extremist views to the local population, raising fears that such effects may linger for years to come.
Syria | Dec 9, 2014 Syrian fighter's story one of tragedy, greed In search of money and power, one young Syrian man considered signing up with the army, then joined a rebel faction and later the Islamic State, but was ultimately rewarded with death.
Syria | Nov 20, 2014 'Conflict freeze' desperately needed in Aleppo Residents of Aleppo are losing patience with the hardships the war has brought and want an end to the conflict that has ruined their city and their lives.
Syria | Nov 10, 2014 Syria faces decisive battles in north, south Rebels are making gains in the south while government forces are closing on Aleppo city, and the outcomes of these battles may determine how final negotiations proceed.
Syria | Nov 6, 2014 Why arming rebels will fuel Syria's inferno Arming Syria’s rebels is a dangerous move that will only result in prolonging the war and potentially empowering extremists.
Iran's jailed Narges Mohammadi to receive Nobel Peace Prize in absentia by Pierre-Henry DESHAYES | AFP | Dec 10, 2023
Seeking Saudi opportunity, Ethiopian migrants 'trapped between life and death' Agence France-Presse | AFP | Dec 9, 2023
Israeli forces push into southern Gaza by Adel Zaanoun with Jonah Mandel in Jerusalem | AFP | Dec 9, 2023
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