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 UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict' by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP | Apr 18, 2024 US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program by Daniel AVIS | AFP | Apr 18, 2024 Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 18, 2024 See more Podcasts Dispatch from Lebanon: We hear Israeli planes on daily basis Iran established deterrence against Israel proving through its actions it could do more harm, says academic Hassan Ahmadian Washington to impose new Iran sanctions as IRGC summons Swiss ambassador 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.
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict' by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP | Apr 18, 2024
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 18, 2024
Iran established deterrence against Israel proving through its actions it could do more harm, says academic Hassan Ahmadian