America Is In A Proxy War With Itself In Syria
Confusion in the Obama administration’s Syria policy is playing out on the ground as U.S.-backed groups begin battling each other.
Report From Aid Groups Calls Syria Hospital Attacks “Unprecedented”
An internal report by affiliates of the World Health Organization provided to BuzzFeed News said the attack marked “an unprecedented increase in the number of attacks on healthcare in one single day.”
The Next Round Of Starvation In Syria Is About To Happen Before Our Eyes
As government forces are close in on rebel-controlled territory in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, observers worry that civilians will bear the brunt of the retribution — again.
Prisoners Describe What It Was Like Being Detained Inside An ISIS Jail
A phone number scratched on a prison wall leads to a meeting with a man who was held prisoner by ISIS. He tells BuzzFeed News about the horrific treatment he endured.
Istanbul Suicide Bomber Went From Dental School To ISIS
Sources tell BuzzFeed News’ Mike Giglio that Nabil Fadli, who blew himself up in Istanbul’s tourist district this week, was a former dental student who appeared to leave deliberate clues about his identity.
ISIS Is Changing The Way It's Fighting Its War On Turkey
The bombing that killed at least 10 foreign citizens could draw Turkey deeper into the fight against ISIS. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio reports from Turkey.
Turkish Artillery Attacks ISIS In Iraq And Syria In Retaliation For Bombing
The blast took place in the Sultanahmet district — an area popular with tourists visiting the Turkish city's Blue Mosque. Some 15 people were wounded. Turkey's Prime Minister said ISIS were behind the attack.
This Is What It's Like To Be Christian And Live Under ISIS
“I was in my home, and it was like a grave," said 57-year old Sarkis Kirbukiyle, who lived under ISIS. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio reports from Syria.
People Are Eating Insects And Dirt In This Syrian Town To Survive
“There are things above description, above words. People are drinking water and salt and citric acid to kill the pain that comes with hunger.” Warning: Images and videos in this post may be disturbing to some readers.
This Is How The People In ISIS Territory Get Their Cigarettes
Despite the threat of jail or worse, the people of Raqqa still want the tobacco and alcohol that ISIS has banned. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio reports from Syria.
Inside The War Against Isis
In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, Western leaders ramped up airstrikes against ISIS. But the real fight is happening on the ground. Mike Giglio reports from the Syrian front for BuzzFeed News.
Syrians Who Fled ISIS's Capital Say They Were Trapped By Fear And Desperation
"It's a miserable life, but people feel they don't have another choice," a woman who paid a smuggler to escape Raqqa, told BuzzFeed News.
Fighters Against ISIS In Syria Ready For A Bigger Fight
"If we don't go to Raqqa, who will?" a young YPG fighter told BuzzFeed News’ Mike Giglio, who is reporting from Syria.
Paris Attacks Stoke Fears Of Refugees, And That's What ISIS Wants
"States have understandably been scared to tackle this out of fear that it will fuel right-wing populists and Islamophobia,” one EU security official told BuzzFeed News amid reports that one of the Paris attackers had entered Europe disguised as a refugee.
Syrian Refugees In France Say Paris Terror Is The Terror They Fled
Some refugees say they expect a backlash against them following the attacks.
Inside Sinjar: "It Is Liberated, But How Can We Come Back?"
Seemingly every block in the Iraqi town has been reduced to rubble and metal scraps.
Kurdish Forces Have Entered The Iraqi Town Of Sinjar
Peshmerga forces entered the strategic Iraqi town after an offensive aided by U.S. airstrikes. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio is reporting from the ground.
Yazidi Soldiers Relish The Fight To Retake Key Iraqi Town Of Sinjar
Yazidi soldiers say the day they lost Sinjar to ISIS is very much on their minds as they fight on Thursday to reclaim it.
Kurdish Forces Launch Offensive To Take Back Key Iraqi Town Of Sinjar From ISIS
Thousands of peshmerga troops have begun a battle to reclaim Sinjar town, more than one year after it was brutally taken by ISIS. BuzzFeed News’ Mike Giglio reports from the battlefield.
The Newest Round Of Syria Peace Talks Will Actually Include Nobody From Syria
Russia and Iran have a seat at the talks starting up in Vienna. Missing from the table: anyone from the Syrian government or opposition.