Denial is not just a river in Egypt: Ignoring reality in Syria

Published March 11th, 2013 - 10:47 GMT

It seems the Nile is now running straight through the minds of the Syrians still in Damascus.

Reflecting on the Anniversary

On occasion of the 2 year mark for the Syria uprising " we speak mainly about our fears for the future, and about how families in Damascus are living in denial, and refusing to contemplate leaving the country and going elsewhere."

Source: Mayasaloon

Karzai accuses Taliban of Serving US Interests, Slams (Non-Existent) US-Taliban Talks

Once again, the erratic president of Afghanistan, had US officials shaking their heads in disbelief.

Source: Informed Comment

Saudi Arabia: Interior Ministry Favors New Guidelines Against Child Marriages

The Saudi government is taking new steps to avoid little girls getting hitched to old men.

Source: American Bedu

“The Uprising and the New Syria: Islamists Rise in Raqqa while Damascene Christians Dodge Fire” By Matthew Barber

Syria Comment repsonds to accusations of bias towards the Assad regime.

Source: Syria Comment

An Apology

We all thought that that young man is a thief but it turned out that he was helping the firefighters in placing the cups and the PCs away from the fire and the water.

I think we owe him an apology.