Canada’s Lackluster Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Amid the chaos from the Syrian Civil War as well as rising violence from Islamic State (IS) militants, millions of Syrians are being forced to flee their homes. Since the outbreak of the civil war in March 2011, over nine million Syrians have been uprooted. More than six million remain internally displaced, while an additional … Continue reading →

The road ahead for Christians in Syria

KARINA FORTIERAs Syria enters its 17th month of nationwide fighting, the Christian minority continues to support the ruling Assad regime. Several Christian-populated towns have been spared the violence ravaging the country, but many Christians fear for their rights should the regime succumb to revolutionary forces. The Rule of a Minority over a Majority Christians have … Continue reading →

The Humanity of Conflict: What Happens in the Shadows – A rare glimpse into the conditions faced by a detainee under the Assad regime

PAULINE CHERY In late September of this year, the UN released a report estimating that over 30 000 people have died as a consequence of the Syrian conflict, 300 000 refugees have been displaced into neighboring countries, and over 1 million IDPs remain trapped within the country’s borders. While these statistical figures continue to provoke … Continue reading →