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Feb 10, 2023

There’s A Vigil Tonight In Honor Of Earthquake Victims In Turkey And Syria

Plus four other ways you can help.

Apr 05, 2019

Update: After Getting Embroiled In A Syrian Civil War Debate, Politics And Prose Reaches A Compromise

How a fight about U.S. intervention in Syria played out in a local bookstore.

Dec 19, 2016

Marchers Condemned Atrocities In Syria At White House, Russian Ambassador’s Residence

About 500 people rallied and marched through D.C. Friday night in an emotional appeal to stop the killing of civilians in Syria, saying “Aleppo didn’t fall, we did.”

Aug 29, 2016

U.S. Reaches Goal Of Resettling 10,000 Syrian Refugees

“Our 10,000th Syrian refugee will arrive this afternoon,” National Security Advisor Susan Rice said.

Aug 26, 2016

Gays Against Guns And Rally4Refugees Are Both Coming To The Mall This Weekend

A march in protest of the gun lobby is planned for Saturday and a rally to show support for refugees is planned for Sunday.

Mar 18, 2014

State Department Closes Syrian Embassy In D.C.

“We have determined it is unacceptable for individuals appointed by that regime to conduct diplomatic or consular operations in the United States,” a Special Envoy for Syria said.

Mar 14, 2014

Rally At White House Planned On Third Anniversary Of Syrian Conflict

Since Wednesday, Syrian and American volunteers have been in front of the White House reading the names of the civilians killed in Syria since the conflict began three years ago.

Mar 12, 2014

Not Everyone In D.C. Is A Fan Of Banksy’s ‘With Syria’ Posters

“Stop littering our neighborhood with illegal posters! This poster violates DCMR 24-108.”

Sep 03, 2013

John McCain Plays Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing

Senator John McCain, who is eager for Congress to approve action, must be confident in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s efforts to round up enough votes—’cause he was seen playing poker on his iPhone.

Sep 02, 2013

Photos: People Gather Near White House to Protest For, Against Military Intervention in Syria

Protestors could be heard in the Rose Garden, where President Obama announced he would seek Congressional approval for military intervention in Syria.

 
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