Justin Higginbottom Justin Higginbottom is a journalist covering Syria and Iraq. On Twitter: @justinHhiggin Syria | Aug 31, 2017 As IS retreats, local Syrian group races to clear mines A group of local Syrians are working to remove mines and unexploded ordnance in areas recently liberated by the Islamic State in northern Syria and Iraq, but can't always complete the work before civilians return to their homes. Syria | Dec 29, 2016 Foreign volunteer unit fights to save lives in Syria In northern Syria, a group of volunteer Western combat medics assists the wounded in battles against the Islamic State. Syria | Jun 1, 2016 Syria’s Qamishli a window onto Turkish-Kurdish conflict across border For months, residents of a northern Syrian city have watched helplessly as their neighbors and fellow Kurds battle Turkish forces across the border. Latest News Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian in West Bank Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 16, 2024 Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jul 16, 2024 What we know about the bomb Israel used on Gaza 'safe zone' by Laignee BARRON | AFP | Jul 16, 2024 See more Podcasts How Iran may look under new Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian Leading Trump VP picks on Middle East policy How Iran’s new president will shift US-Iran relations See more
Syria | Aug 31, 2017 As IS retreats, local Syrian group races to clear mines A group of local Syrians are working to remove mines and unexploded ordnance in areas recently liberated by the Islamic State in northern Syria and Iraq, but can't always complete the work before civilians return to their homes.
Syria | Dec 29, 2016 Foreign volunteer unit fights to save lives in Syria In northern Syria, a group of volunteer Western combat medics assists the wounded in battles against the Islamic State.
Syria | Jun 1, 2016 Syria’s Qamishli a window onto Turkish-Kurdish conflict across border For months, residents of a northern Syrian city have watched helplessly as their neighbors and fellow Kurds battle Turkish forces across the border.