Edward Dark Edward Dark (a pseudonym) is a columnist for Al-Monitor's Syria Pulse living in Aleppo. On Twitter: @edwardedark Syria | Feb 21, 2014 Military escalation will add to Syrian catastrophe The remilitarization of the Syrian conflict as sophisticated weapons are sent to opposition forces means more violence, including the return of fighting to areas that have achieved cease-fires. Syria | Feb 11, 2014 In Aleppo, friends offer glimmer of hope amid Syria tragedy A group of young men maintain their bonds of friendship despite differing political views on the Syrian war. Syria | Jan 19, 2014 Geneva II: the view from Aleppo Syrians have little interest in the diplomatic gamesmanship; they want a return to normalcy. Syria | Jan 13, 2014 Islamic Front no answer for Syria conflict The ascendance of the Islamic Front, while contributing to the recent military defeats of the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS), may also be a setback for Geneva II and a political solution to the conflict. Syria | Dec 26, 2013 Aleppo's bloodiest week An exclusive report from Aleppo, which is facing the worst bombing of Syria's war. Saudi Arabia | Dec 10, 2013 Syrian FSA fades in shadow of Saudi-backed opposition front This week, the United States and the United Kingdom suspended nonlethal aid to the Syrian opposition, fearing equipment could fall into the wrong hands. Syria | Nov 24, 2013 Aleppo braces for major regime offensive The Syrian regime's successful takeover of the strategic town of Sfireh, south of Aleppo, has rebels worried that their gains in Aleppo will soon be reversed. Syria | Nov 19, 2013 Syrian Baath militia commander goes rags-to-riches The civil war has enabled a few military-minded individuals to make significant profits off the misery of millions of Syrians. Syria | Nov 11, 2013 Islamic militia expels criminal gangs from Aleppo The al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq and al-Shams has won the praise of Aleppans after expelling criminal gangs that have looted and ravaged the city. Syria | Oct 24, 2013 Aleppo's war economy Residents of Aleppo have moved beyond the initial shocks of war and are adjusting to make ends meet. Pagination Show more Latest News Israel marks especially sombre Memorial Day after Oct 7 by Michael Blum | AFP | May 12, 2024 Rafah residents flee 'hell' of Israeli onslaught Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 12, 2024 Donors pledge over $2 bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 12, 2024 See more Podcasts As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? Is this the Golden Age of Turkish Defense Deals? The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal See more
Syria | Feb 21, 2014 Military escalation will add to Syrian catastrophe The remilitarization of the Syrian conflict as sophisticated weapons are sent to opposition forces means more violence, including the return of fighting to areas that have achieved cease-fires.
Syria | Feb 11, 2014 In Aleppo, friends offer glimmer of hope amid Syria tragedy A group of young men maintain their bonds of friendship despite differing political views on the Syrian war.
Syria | Jan 19, 2014 Geneva II: the view from Aleppo Syrians have little interest in the diplomatic gamesmanship; they want a return to normalcy.
Syria | Jan 13, 2014 Islamic Front no answer for Syria conflict The ascendance of the Islamic Front, while contributing to the recent military defeats of the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS), may also be a setback for Geneva II and a political solution to the conflict.
Syria | Dec 26, 2013 Aleppo's bloodiest week An exclusive report from Aleppo, which is facing the worst bombing of Syria's war.
Saudi Arabia | Dec 10, 2013 Syrian FSA fades in shadow of Saudi-backed opposition front This week, the United States and the United Kingdom suspended nonlethal aid to the Syrian opposition, fearing equipment could fall into the wrong hands.
Syria | Nov 24, 2013 Aleppo braces for major regime offensive The Syrian regime's successful takeover of the strategic town of Sfireh, south of Aleppo, has rebels worried that their gains in Aleppo will soon be reversed.
Syria | Nov 19, 2013 Syrian Baath militia commander goes rags-to-riches The civil war has enabled a few military-minded individuals to make significant profits off the misery of millions of Syrians.
Syria | Nov 11, 2013 Islamic militia expels criminal gangs from Aleppo The al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq and al-Shams has won the praise of Aleppans after expelling criminal gangs that have looted and ravaged the city.
Syria | Oct 24, 2013 Aleppo's war economy Residents of Aleppo have moved beyond the initial shocks of war and are adjusting to make ends meet.