Speaking Suryoyo in contemporary Syrian society can be a complex experience. While the language serves as a cherished link to our cultural and historical heritage, it can also create a sense of alienation, of not fully fitting into the broader Syrian societal context. This is particularly true in the case of activists from the Assyrian community working in Syrian civil society, and it is in…

“One Arab nation… Bearing an eternal message.” With this slogan, I used to start my school day in a country where the Baath Party dominated the leadership of the state and society. Although it portrayed itself as a leftist party, placing socialism as its third goal, it chose Arab nationalism as the basis for its domestic and foreign policies. At that time, I was a…

The UN World Food Program’s (WFP) recent decision to terminate its primary aid initiative across Syria, effective since January 2024, is a significant and wide-reaching development. This decision was prompted by financial constraints and will effectively sever a vital lifeline for the 3.2 million beneficiaries who heavily rely on these essential food distributions to alleviate malnutrition. The impact of these cutbacks will be magnified by…

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