In Qamishli, hundreds gather in support of 'Women's Revolution' sparked by death of Kurdish woman in Iranian custody
U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria have launched a sweeping campaign against Islamic State group suspects inside a camp that holds the families of IS militants. VOA’s Zana Omar has the story, narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.
In Northeast Syria’s Kurdish city of Qamishli, civilians say they are preparing for a new round of violence and displacement as Turkey steps up its threats of a new offensive against U.S.-backed fighters
In Northeast Syria's al-Hol Camp, where thousands of Islamic State family members are held, children may be vulnerable to extremist ideology which is being spread by radicalized women. For VOA, Zana Omar visited the camp and filed this report. Videographer: Zana Omar
Local groups in northeast Syria are working to protect and restore archaeological sites damaged by over a decade of conflict between the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad and rebels. VOA’s Zana Omer has more in this story, narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.
The region in Syria is seeing an increase in domestic violence
On March 8, or the International Women’s Day, women in the Kurd-led administration in northeast Syria threw a party to celebrate freedoms following defeat of the Islamic State terror group
Move comes amid fears about spread of coronavirus
A year ago, Turkish military operation in northern Syria displaced more than 150,000 people; a second cold winter approaches those now in Camp Washukani
Authorities in Syria’s al-Hasakah area say they are bracing for a possible coronavirus outbreak in the al-Hol refugee camp, where IS wives are rejecting protective measures for religious reasons
A U.S. military convoy was attacked on Wednesday by pro-Syrian government militia fighters in northeast Syria. In response, U.S. soldiers opened fire, allegedly killing one militiaman. VOA’s Zana Omar reports from Qamishli, Syria.
American troops in northeast Syria prevented Russian military convoys from touring near the Iraqi border, in what locals describe as an increased escalation over freedom of movement in the predominantly Kurdish region
U.S. forces again have allegedly blocked Russian military convoys from entering the Kurdish-controlled areas of northeast Syria. VOA’s Zana Omar reports from the region.
The Women's Self-Defense Forces recently opened its first academy in northeastern Syria with the aim of providing military and ideological training to female fighters who voluntarily join the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. VOA’s Zana Omar filed this report narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.
The Women's Self-Defense Forces recently opened its first academy in northeastern Syria with the aim of providing military and ideological training to female fighters who voluntarily join the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
Civilian casualties have reached over 200 deaths and 1000 injures in northeast Syria as fighting continues despite a U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Turkey and U.S.-allied Kurds. VOA's Zana Omar reports.
Turkey blames YPG, asks world leaders to take stand against group it calls terrorists
Kurdish officials tell VOA that crossfire in the villages of Anek al-Hawa, Tal Muhammad, Khirbet Jammu and Mahmudiya continues as Syrian militia, supported by Turkey, try to enter Tal Tamr
Civilian casualties have reached over 200 deaths and 1,000 injures in northeast Syria as fighting continues despite a U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Turkey and U.S.-allied Kurds. VOA's Zana Omar reports.
Ali Wezir’s family says he is expected to survive severe burns but will remain in critical condition for 72 hours
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