Of all the young revolutionaries in Syria during the Arab Spring, Amina is different. An out lesbian in a country where homosexuality is illegal, she bravely documents her life on the blog Gay Girl in Damascus. Her candid posts attract readers from around the world, and soon she has a wide, ardent following. But then a post appears saying Amina has been abducted. Her fans mobilize, desperate to track down and save their fearless heroine. What they find shocks them. Journalist Samira Mohyeddin investigates what actually happened to the infamous Gay Girl in Damascus in this 6-part series. The result is a twisted yarn that spans the globe and challenges our thinking on love, politics and identity in cyberspace. Listeners can access every episode for free weekly on Wednesdays (6 episodes total). If you want early, ad-free access, visit apple.co/cbcstories. more

WINNER BRONZE, GOLD & GRAND TROPHY AT NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDSFrom BBC Sounds, BBC Asian Network and CBC. Syria. 2018. ISIS is on the brink of defeat. Two-year-old Salmaan disappears amid the bombardment. In London, his grandfather desperately searches for answers. After the war against the Islamic State was won, what became of the children of its fighters? There are thousands of kids like Salmaan, with roots in Canada, the UK, the US and beyond - they were taken to IS or born there. Now they are trapped there without a way back home. Investigative reporter Poonam Taneja has covered the terror group for a decade and now embarks on a dangerous journey to find out what happened to Salmaan and all the kids like him, left behind in the Syrian desert. And she speaks to the grandparents trying to get them home. more

Branch 251 takes you to the heart of the world's first criminal trial dealing with atrocity crimes committed by Syrian officials. Now also in Arabic!Prosecutors in the German city of Koblenz accuse two alleged henchmen of the Syrian government of crimes against humanity committed at 'Branch 251' detention center near Damascus.Branch 251 gives you a biweekly update on the trial. With portraits of the main protagonists. Commentary, analysis, and testimony from the courtroom. Especially from victims and their families looking for justice. But will a German court in a city few people have heard of be able to deliver? Or are there too many obstacles looming on the horizon?Follow us on Twitter @Branch_251.Logo design by laurenshebly.nl -- Photo by James Lawler Duggan/AFP/Getty Images. more

Season 2 of The Syria Trials tracks the story of Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi. Over 11 episodes, we tell the story of Halabi's work within the Syrian intelligence system, his role in violently suppressing the peaceful Revolution and his escape to Europe, after his city fell out of regime control. Throughout the series, we're asking two key questions: who is Halabi and why hasn't he been arrested yet? more

We all know about the war in Syria, and most of us have an opinion about it, but very few of us have had the opportunity to sit in a refugee's tent and listen to their story. Refugees' Stories aims to change that. more

A podcast on the Syrian Civil War from Daraa to Falujah.

A look back at what's happened in Syria since 2011.

These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism present an increasing danger to all of us. After covering this degeneration for four years, Robert Evans went looking for hope. He found it in the unlikeliest of places: Northeast Syria, in a region known as Rojava that's become host to a feminist, anti-authoritarian revolution.When you've heard about these folks in the mainstream media, they're usually just described as the 'Syrian Kurds', and credited with beating ISIS. They did, in fact, beat ISIS. But their military successes were just part of the story. In The Women's War, Robert will introduce listeners to dozens of men and women fighting a war for the future of the human soul. more

Hi! I'm Tammam, a Syrian doctor and a Levantine Arabic tutor since 2021.In this podcast, I talk about the syrian and arabic language and culture while teaching levantine Arabic at the same time. For more info or if you have any questions or suggestions and to book 1-on-1 conversation lessons with me, visit my website: is.gd/syrianarabic or send me an email at: real.syrian.arabic@gmail.com If you like the podcast, please consider supporting it by joining my membership at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/syrianarabic/membership You'll get transcripts, bonus content, meetups, and much more. more

Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution (STIR) is a podcast by British-Syrian writer and activist Leila Al-Shami (Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution anda War) and Elia Ayoub (The Fire These Times, Hauntologies) on the history and politics of Syria, and in particular since the 2011 revolution. This is a production of the From The Periphery Media Collective. To support us head out to https://www.patreon.com/fromtheperiphery more

The Syria Spectrum is a monthly podcast delivering concise, policy-relevant analysis on contemporary Syrian affairs. more

Syria; Alternative Dialogues is a podcast that provides a platform for knowledge production and evidence-based dialogue about domestic and transnational political, economic and social challenges in Syria's protracted conflict. For more information about the hosting organisations; www.scpr-syria.org www.arabstudiesinstitute.org www.securityincontext.com Sister organisations: https://www.jadaliyya.com/ https://www.statushour.com/ Background music: 'Arabian', by artist: Serge Quadrado, License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ more

We uncover the untold stories of survival, loss, and resilience through deeply moving interviews with former detainees of Syrian prisons under the Assad regime. These voices, silenced for too long, demand to be heard to ensure the world never forgets the scale of the atrocities committed.? Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes.? Stay connected on social media:Podcast: instagram.com/prisonsofsyriatwitter.com/prisonsofsyriaHost: instagram.com/elifnozguntwitter.com/elifnozgun more

This is the Confused Podcast Series, which features Confused About Syria, Confused About Yemen , and Confused Iraqi podcasts. The series aims to make complex conflict contexts more human, accessible, and honest. If you're looking for quick answers about the Middle East and conflict, this may not be the podcast series for you. But If you're looking to slow down, listen, and sit with complexity, then welcome :) c358521e5d52ebbb92bde880aafca44335cd82b3 more

Syria Shows is where the truth about Syria finds its voice.Hosted by a Syrian journalist who has been documenting, analysing, and speaking out against tyranny since 2011. This show dives deep into the stories shaping Syria and the region ; stories often ignored or misunderstood by the world.Through every episode, we bring context, clarity, and a Syrian perspective on the events that affect our homeland and its people.This is not just news, it's a journalistic journey to make the world see Syria through Syrian eyes.Follow me on X: https://x.com/realali more

'Darna,' which means 'our house' in Arabic and an ode to a popular family hangout spot in Damascus, Dar Al Yasmin, is a podcast focusing on interviews with diasporic Syrians while covering Syria's culture, art, social issues, history, and current affairs. more

Welcome to Levant Vibes, a podcast where inspiring conversations meet the vibrant culture and rich history of the Levant—a region that includes countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine, known for its deep traditions, hospitality, and resilience.Join us as we chat with incredible guests—leaders, humanitarians, and everyday heroes—who share their journeys, insights on career shifts, family dynamics, and the art of living a joyful life.Whether you're from the Levant, connected to it, or simply curious about the unique stories and traditions of this region, Levant Vibes is your go-to space for heartfelt discussions and uplifting moments.Tune in to explore leadership lessons, cultural connections, and the universal threads that bring us all together—one vibe at a time. more

An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience. more