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Feb. 8, 2013
Should the U.S. arm Syrian rebels? Ray Suarez examines a growing rift between the White House and members of the president's Cabinet over what should be done about the Syrian conflict with Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Vali Nasr of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
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Feb. 6, 2013
As the civil war in Syria rages on, refugees have fled to nearby Lebanon. Unfortunately, that move has brought new challenges, including inadequate supplies, discrimination, winter weather and hunger. The NewsHour sent video journalist Paige Kollock to Lebanon to report on the crisis first-hand. Ray Suarez reports.
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Feb. 6, 2013
Mark Bartolini has led the U.S effort in providing humanitarian aid to Syrians as director of the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, a division of USAID. He describes what the United States is doing in the region.
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Feb. 6, 2013
Damages mount in Syria as fighting between government and anti-government forces continues for nearly two years.
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Feb. 6, 2013
Maryam Al Okla is one of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees battling through winter in an unfamiliar place -- living in cramped quarters with very little money and an uncertain future.
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Feb. 6, 2013
AZAZ, Syria -- Ten-year-old Nesma shouted in Arabic, her eyes furious and filling with tears. Standing at the back of a line of dozens of veiled women and young girls, she had lost patience waiting for her 4-month-old sister's diaper and formula ration to be doled out by the camp distribution officer.
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Jan. 4, 2013
As Syria's civil war nears the two-year mark, the United Nations reports an rapid uptick in casualties: Of the 60,000 mostly-civilians who have been killed, 90 percent died in 2012. Ray Suarez talks to NPR's Deborah Amos about the conflict, the stalemate and its human toll.
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Jan. 4, 2013
Bombs and airstrikes were on the uptick in Damascus and its surrounding suburbs as rebel fighters and government troops clashed in attempts to take control of Syria's capital. Ray Suarez reports on the latest advances in the country's nearly two-year long conflict, which has left more than 60,000 dead, according to the U.N.
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Dec. 19, 2012
While the U.N. estimates that one million Syrians will have fled their homeland by June 2013, many Syrians are attempting to stay within their communities, and in shelters if necessary, in hopes of maintaining some sense of normality despite the losses and disruptions of civil war. Alex Thomson of ITN reports.
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Dec. 12, 2012
While the endorsement of the Syrian National Council could pave the way for more international aid, questions remain over whether countries such as the U.S. will provide military assistance to rebels. Gwen Ifill talks to Atlantic Council's Fred Hof and National Defense University's Murhaf Jouejati about what's next for Syria.
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Dec. 12, 2012
The U.S. and more than 100 other countries formally recognized a new coalition of Syrian rebel groups known as the Syrian National Council. Meanwhile, rebels launched more attacks around the capital city Damascus and elsewhere. Gwen Ifill reports.
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Dec. 6, 2012
As time seems to be running out for President Assad's government, how prepared is the Syrian opposition to take over? Jeffrey Brown talks to Fred Hof, former special adviser to Secretary of State Clinton, about the potential roles played by the U.N., the U.S. and Russia to end Syria's war and inspire a transition of leadership.
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Dec. 6, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held surprise talks with Russia's foreign minister to discuss continued unrest in Syria. While Russia stated that no hard decisions were made, these discussions may be the first sign of unified diplomatic action to stop violence between rebels and government troops. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Dec. 5, 2012
Independent Television News' John Irvine reports from a town called Sirjilla in the Idlib region of Syria. Bombed out and virtually abandoned by its residents, the town now provides an underground home for hundreds of refugees.
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Dec. 5, 2012
Though the White House and State Department made statements about the possibility of Syria deploying chemical weapons against rebels, much remains unknown about when, how and what combination of chemicals might be used by Assad's forces. Jeffrey Brown talks to Leonard Spector of the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
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Dec. 5, 2012
As the Syrian civil war moves closer to government-controlled Damascus, fears among the international community have increased that President Assad may resort to chemical warfare. The Syrians' stockpiles are known to be the largest in the world, mostly made up of sarin nerve gas, mustard gas and cyanide. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Dec. 4, 2012
Reports indicate that Russia, once allied to the Syrian government, may be shifting toward persuading President Assad to step down. Judy Woodruff talks to Dimitri Simes of the Center for the National Interest and U.S. Institute of Peace's Steven Heydemann on the challenges ahead for the Syrian opposition should the regime fall.
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Dec. 4, 2012
In Brussels, NATO members approved Turkey's request for anti-missile systems to defend against Syrian shelling and rocket fire landing on the Turkish side of the countries' shared border. Meanwhile, NATO repeated U.S. concerns over a rise in the Syrian government's stockpiles of chemical weapons. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Nov. 29, 2012
As fighting near Damascus intensifies, widespread communication disruptions in Syria signals that the conflict is entering a new phase, with the rebels gaining ground. Margaret Warner talks to the Washington Institute's Andrew Tabler about the latest developments and how jihadists and Salafists are aiding the rebel cause.
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Nov. 29, 2012
Internet and cell phone service was down throughout the majority of Syria. While rebels blamed the Syrian government for the service disruption, President Bashar al-Assad claimed it was the work of "terrorists." Independent Television News' Jonathan Rugman reports on the shutdown and intense fighting near Damascus.
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Nov. 26, 2012
In Syria's civil war, a third party fights for autonomy against Syrian rebels and Assad's government troops: Syria's Kurds. Turkey's own Kurd population watches, and tensions increase, especially for those sympathetic to the PKK, who have waged insurgencies for freedom. Margaret Warner reports.
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Nov. 21, 2012
As Syrian refugees flee their homeland to escape violence between rebels and military troops, Turkey finds itself walking a fine line between protecting its interests and being drawn into war. Margaret Warner reports on the reactions from the Turkish government and civilians to Syrian violence spilling over its 500-mile border.
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Nov. 20, 2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague became the latest foreign leader to stand behind the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition when he recognized its legitimacy on Tuesday.
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Nov. 19, 2012
Syrians continue to cross into Turkey, fleeing from the dangers of what is now a 20-month conflict. For those unable to leave, Turkey has served as a lifeline for basic supplies. Margaret Warner reports from the refugee camps and internally displaced camps, where the struggle to survive remains a constant concern for civilians.
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Nov. 16, 2012
Rebels fighting Assad’s regime have taken control of areas west and north of Aleppo. Destruction from combat is evident everywhere, with devastating damage to infrastructure, a lack of oil and little access to medical care. Judy Woodruff interviews Margaret Warner from Turkey, who spent a day in Syria talking to civilians.
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Nov. 16, 2012
As Syrian refugees continue to pour out of the country, aid agencies are boosting their efforts to help women and girls who have experienced abuse.
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Nov. 9, 2012
As members of Syria's opposition met in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, thousands of Syrians were ducking under barbed wire and braving tank patrols to seek refuge in neighboring Turkey.
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Nov. 5, 2012
For those resting in Aleppo's cemetery, Syria's violence is now over. The graveyard is a rare spot of peace. But for gravediggers in the war-torn country, they're working hard to try to keep up with the dead.
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Nov. 2, 2012
According to estimates by activists, more than 28,000 civilians have been killed since the Syrian conflict began in 2011. As schools, bakeries and other community buildings are targeted, some Syrians seeking safety are moving centers of daily life to clandestine locations. Margaret Warner reports.
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Oct. 25, 2012
Until recently, Aleppo, Syria was a vibrant destination, attracting tourists to its famous souk, an eight-mile marketplace, and to the Citadel, one of the oldest castles in the world. But as violence has increased, the city's ancient and cultural landmarks are the next casualties of the Syrian Civil War. Jeffrey Brown reports.