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Syrian Voices

Cheikhmous Ali

An archaeologist documents the destruction of his Syria's heritage.

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Held Hostage in Syria

Four European hostages of Islamic State talk about their captivity.

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Raed Saleh

Raed Saleh leads the ‘White Helmets’ Syria’s Civil Defence.

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Sam

Sam is a student of English literature in his home city of Deraa.

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Idrimi: Stories Ancient and Modern

An inspiring project uses an ancient statue with new technology to tell stories of Syrian refugees in the UK.

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Magnolias, Tea and Testimony

A new oral history project about Syrians given refuge in the UK since 2011 is about to come to life.

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Stripey Kingship on the Orontes

Martin Rose writes about his visit to the British Museum and the story of King Idrimi of Alalakh.

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Stories from Syria: Journeys of Hope and Fear

Making Light’s exhibition on Syria whirls into Exeter as part of Exeter University's Being Human Festival.

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