Why So Many Syrian Children Are Making The Trek To Europe Alone
“I wake up and I don’t hear any bombs,” said one teenager who took the perilous journey from Damascus to Berlin by himself.
Obama Administration Ends Program To Train And Equip Syrian Rebels
“I don't think the U.S. has a plan in Syria,” said a Syrian rebel whose unit has received U.S. military aid in the past.
Syrian Rebels And Activists Think Russia Is Bombing Them To Hurt The U.S.
"We were surprised because [Russia] attacked groups that get support from the U.S., but now we realized that they are fighting the U.S. through us."
What It’s Like To Be A Syrian Civilian Under Russian Bombs
Witnesses of Russia’s bombing campaign in northwest Syria describe carnage and civilian casualties in areas far from those under ISIS control.
U.S.-Backed Rebel Commander: Russia Doesn’t Care If The U.S. Supports Us
“We were steadfast against the regime, so now they brought its friend Russia to destroy us.”
Assad’s Strategy Is To Create Refugees
“They want to empty the country.”
The U.S.-Led Fight Against ISIS Has Killed Far More Civilians Than It Admits
“America killed us, and it said 'we didn’t kill civilians,'” a relative of one victim said. BuzzFeed News speaks to survivors on the border.
The Syrian Government Is Systematically Targeting Hospitals With Airstrikes
“The regime knows that there is a hospital here, and it wants to destroy it,” said one surgeon in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta, who says his hospital has been attacked five times.
ISIS Beheaded A Renowned Syrian Antiquities Expert And Hung His Body From Ancient Roman Columns
Khaled al-Asaad, 81, was instrumental in the excavation and restoration of Palmyra's vast ruins.
Senate Bill Hopes To Stop Looted Syrian Artifacts From Reaching The U.S.
“Part of the underlying message I want to deliver is that if you’re involved in this in any way, you’re helping a terrorist organization,” one of the bill's sponsors tells BuzzFeed News.
13 Exclusive Photos Of Looted (And Fake) Syrian Artifacts For Sale
Sources working on the black market that helps to fund Syria's civil war pass around photos of looted artifacts as well as forgeries, hoping to make a sale.
Exclusive Video Shows Illicit Archaeological Dig In ISIS Stronghold
ISIS and various groups in Syria are believed to be making millions by selling off ancient Syrian goods.
U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebel Leader Kidnapped In Syria
The commander, Col. Nadim al-Hassan, was most likely captured inside Syria by an Al-Qaeda affiliate, an official with the group tells BuzzFeed News.
This Is How Syrian Antiquities Are Being Smuggled And Sold
The trade in stolen antiquities from Syria funds all sides of the civil war that has engulfed the country. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio traveled along its porous border with Turkey to meet the people involved in this black market, from grave robbers and excavators to middlemen and dealers.
This ISIS Militant Is Walking Free Despite New Crackdown In Turkey
“I will stay here and do my job,” says one ISIS militant in Turkey just hours after police raids targeted members of the group throughout the country.
Triple Terror Attacks Give ISIS A Propaganda Boost
Speculation turned to ISIS when terror attacks hit three continents on Friday — giving it a big propaganda win even without clear proof that it was to blame.
Can Turkey's Ruling Party Fix Its Erdogan Problem?
After a serious setback at the polls on Sunday, the AKP might be tempted to rein in Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But can it be done?
Turkey's Election Delivers A Blow To Erdogan's Grand Ambitions
Erdogan made Sunday’s parliamentary election all about him — and it backfired on the powerful leader in a big way.
Syrian Rebels Say They Don't Fully Trust The New U.S. Plan To Train Them To Fight ISIS
“I’m sure they are not serious,” one rebel commander said of a new U.S. program to arm and train Syrian rebels. “But we have no choice.”
Smugglers Say Palmyra’s Artifacts Will Be “Good Business”
The overrunning of the ancient city has triggered a torrent of lament for its priceless remnants of history.