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Darfur refugees are returning home in record numbers

Amy SilversteinFebruary 27, 2012 12:02

“Things aren’t great, but they’re getting better.”

Syria: 89.4 percent of voters approve new constitution

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 27, 2012 10:47

BEIRUT — Syrian state TV announced on Monday that 89.4 percent of voters approved a new constitution in a Sunday referendum. The vote was criticized by the West as a "farce."

Ongoing violence plagues Syria constitution referendum (VIDEO)

Amanda MorrowFebruary 27, 2012 03:50

Syrian state television reported that voting was extended for three hours in some areas, until 10 p.m. local time, due to a large voter turnout.

UK recognizes Syrian National Council

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 24, 2012 15:51

The Assad regime faces increasing international pressure as even its long-time ally Hamas sides with the Syrian revolution.

Pro-Syria protesters storm "Friends of Syria" conference in Tunisia

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 24, 2012 11:49

BEIRUT — About 200 protesters carrying Tunisian and Syrian flags stormed the building that is hosting the "Friends of Syria" conference in Tunis. Police beat back protesters and Sec. of State Hillary Clinton was evacuated.

UN accuses Syrian officials of 'crimes against humanity'

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 23, 2012 12:24

The report comes a day ahead of a meeting in Tunisia with world leaders deciding on the next course of action in regards to Syria.

Syrian tanks reportedly enter Homs after 20 day heavy artillery assault

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 23, 2012 08:37

BEIRUT — Syrian tanks reportedly entered the Homs neighborhood of Baba Amr on Thursday, raising fears of a ground assault in the most embattled district of the Syrian uprising.

Arab Spring: Journalist deaths during uprisings

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 22, 2012 13:48

The Arab Spring uprisings in 2011 claimed 15 lives in the press corps, and 2012 has already seen five deaths in Syria.

Western journalists killed in Syria were allegedly targeted (VIDEO)

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 22, 2012 07:05

BEIRUT — Citing intercepted communications, the Telegraph reported that Syrian authorities had issued direct orders to target the media center.

Syria: Over 100 dead in clashes today, activists say

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 21, 2012 17:28

BEIRUT — Syrian activists reported a barrage of shelling on Tuesday, resulting 106 deaths, according to the Local Coordination Committees. Outside news organizations said over 60 are confirmed dead, in what appears to be one of the bloodiest days since the siege of Homs began 18 days ago.