By Aryn Baker The illegal amphetamine, used across the Middle East, became Syria’s biggest export during its 13-year civil war. Source: The New York Times Category: Smuggling, Drug Abuse and Traffic, Defense and Military Forces, Syrian Army, Assad, Bashar al-, Middle East, Syria, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Amphetamines
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By Shawn Paik Rebel fighters found stockpiles of addictive pills, some hidden in fruit or furniture and ready for export as part of the Assad regime’s illegal drug operation. Source: The New York Times Category: Drug Abuse and Traffic, Factories and Manufacturing, International Trade and World Market, Stockpiling, Containers and Packaging, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Syria
By Will HILDERBRANDT Syria is free. The fall of Bashar Assad’s ruthless regime marks a major turning point in the country’s history. Challenges are ahead: to unite and to rebuild the country. We speak to freelance journalist Zeina Shahla and Al-Jumhuriya Collective Deputy Director Sara Ajlyakin, who emphasise the importance of a free and critical press […]