So it was bound to come out sooner or later; Me, Clinton and the funding ISIS scandal.
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Damascus The Beginning of the End (pt3)
Crossing borders always makes me nervous, no matter if my paper work is in order as it (almost) is this time, not surprisingly there is no queue at the foreigners desk, neither is there an officer, just an empty chair beside the nicotine colored computer, I give a friendly wave to an officer who glanced…
Read MoreSyrians Heart and Soul Exile in Istanbul
Sitting in an café in the Fatih district of Istanbul I file my pictures; a rare story this time of Syrians doing pretty well for themselves in exile, I enjoyed the same Syrian food I ate with my friends in Damascus, now all exiled themselves, Abo Nour was shoveling Ma’anish into the oven as fast…
Read MoreSyrian Tears in Istanbul
On my way back from applying for my Turkish residency a process that reminded me so much of being back in Damascus, not only the chaotic bureaucracy and complete lack of information but also the fact that the building was full of Syrians, a babble of various Syrian dialects grumbling at the 200 Turkish Lira…
Read MoreResilient Damascus
John Wreford still lives in the Old City of Damascus. Here, he gives a personal portrait of life in the Syrian capital. Having taken a short break from life in Damascus, I arrived back a few weeks ago. I have residency here so leaving and returning is not really a problem. I left via Jordan…
Read MoreA Climate of Unease for Artists in Syria – The New York Times
Gorillaz in their midst … Syria welcomes Damon Albarn’s band to Damascus. Photograph: Guardian/John Wreford
Arabian heights: Gorillaz stage historic gig in Syria The biggest western act to play Damascus, Damon Albarn’s band avoid Glastonbury mistakes for a rapturous welcome
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