Shireen Qabbani

2 articles

The Unlikely Revolutionaries

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian conflict that erupted on March 15, 2011 has not only altered the political map of the region, it has also transformed the lives of the young men and women who joined the movement against the regime calling for freedom and dignity. Every one of them has a story to t

Syria: Intense Aleppo offensive prompts mass exodus

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—An intense 10-day offensive by Syrian Government aircraft targeting Syria’s largest city Aleppo has forced many residents to escape to Lebanon, Free Syrian Army (FSA) Field Commander Abu Firas Al-Halabi told Asharq Al-Awsat. He said that more than 100 barrel bombs a day—barre