By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost for the Assad government or a promising round of talks between ruler and opposition. Last week, the Islamist … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist. He held several beliefs that were controversial not only in his time but even today. First, while he believed in a God, he was critical of organized religions. … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cat Man of Aleppo, written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha, with illustrations by Yuko Shimizu, is an inspiring and heartwarming picture book. It tells the true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, a Syrian ambulance driver who rescued people buried under rubble during the turmoil of … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Oh our guests, if you should visit us, You will find that we are the guests, And you are the master of our home.” The old Arab verse found hanging on the walls of many Arab homes reaches its epitome in Beit Wakil – one of Aleppo’s finest hidden … Continued
Feb. 24 marked the one-month anniversary of Aleppo Sweets’ opening on Ives Street. SOURCE: THE BROWN DAILY HERALD BY: EMILY TENG The shop has a warm and welcoming atmosphere: Copper Turkish tea sets decorate the front of the restaurant, a dozen plants and lamps hang from the azure ceiling and Arabic songs play softly in … Continued
SOURCE: BBC NEWS BY: DIANA DARKE The cat man of Aleppo, Mohammad Aljaleel, touched the hearts of millions when his sanctuary featured in a BBC video in 2016 (above). He had to leave the city when it fell to Syrian government forces, but he’s now back – in an area nearby – and helping children … Continued
SOURCE: NBC NEWS BY: KELLY COBIELLLA AND GABE JOSELOW ALEPPO, Syria — In this city’s historic center, 63-year-old soap manufacturer Safwan Zenabili is back in business. The olive soap Aleppo is famous for was stacked high at his 400-year-old factory during a recent visit, the roof roughly patched after years of bombings and clashes among … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: GARETH BROWNE The “I Love Aleppo” monument in Saadallah Al Jaberi square would seem more at home in the hills of California than it does in the centre of the Syrian city. Its bright, bold lettering a symbol of the city’s once internationalist, commercial identity. After so many years of fighting, … Continued
BY: David DeMaria/Contributing Writer Nominees for the 89th annual Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday. With the Oscars award ceremony only a month away, it’s never to early to start thinking about which film could win in each category. Although films from the Arab world were not chosen in the Foreign Language category, there is … Continued
By India Stoughton Al Jazeera Urgent action is needed to protect damaged buildings in the Old City of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to Syrian antiquities officials. “What happened in Aleppo is a disaster,” Maamoun Abdulkarim, Syria’s Director General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) told Al Jazeera in a telephone interview from Damascus this … Continued
UNHCR: Press Release UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said: “With the situation in Aleppo, Syria’s war has reached an historic low. A great city and its population are in tatters and catastrophic failings have been exposed in the international community’s collective resolve. Together with other organizations, UNHCR is doing what it can for … Continued
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