Despite the fact that death is always so close to us, it sometimes just takes a guitar for us to feel alive
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2012 22:02
Under Siege: A Syrian Diary
Rafeeq (not his real name) is a resident of Homs, a city in central Syria caught in the middle of vicious fighting between pro- and anti-government forces.
He has agreed to share his diary, giving us rare insights into life under siege and daily shelling. His real identity has been concealed for reasons of his saftey. Al Jazeera cannot independently verify the accounts given by him.
To film footage or snap photos in the streets, me and my flatmates try to go out separately and at different times.
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2012 07:01
Tensions are high in besieged Homs, and relations sometimes fray among the rebels.
Last Modified: 9 Jul 2012 18:48
Defection of the Republican Guard commander is important for bringing the regime down but not in the fight for freedom.
Last Modified: 9 Jul 2012 08:14
Last Modified: 3 Jul 2012 12:09
I am a video journalist by default.
Last Modified: 28 Jun 2012 16:31
The picture above is of Bluestone restaurant, once considered one of the trendiest eateries in Homs.
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 18:51
My flatmates and I have been waiting for the morning light so that we can go up to the roof and begin installing the Satellite Internet
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 18:50
As usual, the sounds of shelling woke me up this morning.
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 18:46
