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Who's Helping Millions of Syrians Displaced by War?
It's the world's biggest humanitarian crisis, but no one in the international community has oversight or responsibility.
May 27, 2014
Obama's Choices: Syria and Ukraine
Obama’s strategy is interventionism without overreach. But is he doing enough? A closer look at the president's response to the two crises — and what options he has left.
May 27, 2014
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Syria: Arming the Rebels
FRONTLINE finds Syrian rebel fighters who say they're being secretly armed and trained by the United States.
May 27, 2014
Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar
Interviews featured in a new FRONTLINE film are the latest evidence that after more than three years of warfare, the U.S. has stepped up the provision of lethal aid to the rebels.
May 26, 2014
Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar
Interviews featured in a new FRONTLINE film are the latest evidence that after more than three years of warfare, the U.S. has stepped up the provision of lethal aid to the rebels.
May 26, 2014
For Syrians Fleeing Violence, Scant Refuge or Relief
An estimated 9,500 Syrians are being displaced every day — one family every minute — making Syria both the biggest and the fastest growing displacement crisis on Earth. But there are few resources to help them.
May 23, 2014
The Faces of Syria's Displaced
Syria is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with at least 6.5 million people displaced internally. These images offer a glimpse into their disrupted lives.
May 23, 2014
Report Finds Syria's Children Dying From Lack of Basic Care
A new report finds Syria's civil war has shattered the nation's health system, resulting in thousands of otherwise preventable child deaths.
March 10, 2014
In Fight Against ISIS, a Controversial Rebel Takes Command
With extremists in Syria threatening to take hard-won rebel territory, Jamal Maarouf has emerged as a key, albeit controversial, figure during an increasingly pivotal phase of the war.
February 11, 2014
Witnessing Syria's War Through the Eyes Of Its Children
Amid the turmoil of Syria's seemingly endless civil war, the notion of a normal childhood has all but disappeared.
February 11, 2014
Map: Syria's Shifting Battle Lines
Since the uprising began nearly three years ago, the war has become increasingly diffuse. This map shows the most up-to-date regions of control.
February 11, 2014
Tales By Ex-Detainees Raise Questions About Extremists’ Goals in Syria
The accounts of those imprisoned by ISIS reveal torture and abuse, but also a fixation on property and cash that provides insight into the group's finances.
February 11, 2014