Deborah Amos

Deborah Amos appears in the following:

With Idlib Province Under Fire, A Major Humanitarian Crisis In Syria

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Fighting has intensified in the last rebel-held province of Syria, endangering millions of civilians and raising tensions with Turkey.

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Amid Lebanon's Economic Crisis, The Country's Health Care System Is Ailing

Sunday, February 09, 2020

"We are collecting from every person of goodwill," says a Roman Catholic priest who started a low-cost clinic. "We are not expecting a miracle. We hope to create a place where people feel respected."

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An Arabic 'Sesame Street,' For Refugee Children In The Middle East

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

Grover speaks Arabic in a new edition of Sesame Street — one aimed at helping refugee children cope with fear and displacement.

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Millions Of Civilians Affected As Syrian Military Advances On Idlib Province

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Syrian military, backed by Russia, is advancing further into the last rebel-held province of Syria, threatening a catastrophe for the millions of people there.

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As Lebanon's Economy Worsens, Protests Turn More Violent

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The Lebanese economy is unraveling. A once-secure middle class is being hit hard as the poverty rate rises — prompting protests against political dysfunction and power cuts.

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Lebanon Protests Turn Violent As Government And Economy Remain In Collapse

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Anti-government protests in Lebanon are getting more violent, and a leadership void continues as the country's economy spirals.

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Aid For Syria Threatened At U.N.

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Aid for millions of Syrians is at risk as Russia is trying to block it at the U.N. Security Council. It's part of Russia's alliance with the Syrian regime.

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Thousands Mourn Soleimani In Baghdad

Saturday, January 04, 2020

Thousands turned out for a funeral procession in Baghdad Saturday for Iran's slain military commander.

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Killing Of Iranian General Sparks Reaction Around The World

Friday, January 03, 2020

The Trump-ordered strike on a Baghdad airport killed Iran's top military leader. The move escalates what's already a tense and dangerous situation. Reaction to the general's death has been mixed.

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Congress Authorizes Sanctions On Syria, Iran And Russia

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The measure, known as the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act, authorizes sanctions for war crimes. It is included in the newly passed 2019 Pentagon budget.

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Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.

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How Europe Has Become The Epicenter For Syrian War Crimes Cases

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

An unprecedented legal battle against the regime is playing out in European courts, where large refugee communities and prosecutors can bring cases even for suspected crimes committed abroad.

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How Syrians Who Fled Their Country Are Pursuing Justice After Torture From The Regime

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

A chance meeting became an important part of a Syrian lawyer's struggle to prosecute war crimes cases against the regime. It's an effort taking place in German courts.

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Survivor Of Torture In Syria's Prisons Is Telling His Story

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

A Syrian survivor of the country's prisons has found a home in Sweden, where he's gathering evidence that could be used to bring his torturers to justice.

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Documents Smuggled Out Of Syria Being Used To Build War Crimes Cases Against Regime

Monday, September 23, 2019

A storehouse in an undisclosed location in Europe holds hundreds of thousands of documents smuggled out of Syria that are being used to build war crimes cases against the regime.

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German Group Aims To Use Soccer To Empower Female Athletes

Saturday, August 17, 2019

A German group gets women from around the world to play soccer — something that's not so easy for those coming from Iran and other places where it's considered a male pastime.

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Few German Mothers Go Back To Work Full Time. These Are The Challenges They Face

Sunday, July 28, 2019

German women have achieved top political positions, but in the business world, progress has lagged. Until 1977, married women had to receive their husbands' permission to work outside the home.

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For The Second Time In A Month — A Heat Wave Is Scorching Europe

Thursday, July 25, 2019

A second heatwave in one month has smashed temperature records across Europe on Wednesday.

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In Germany, Working Mothers Say They Face Job Discrimination

Monday, July 22, 2019

Working mothers in Germany say they face prejudice and job discrimination in a country where many people still believe a mother's place is in the home.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Brushes Off Health Concerns, Says She Is Fine

Thursday, July 11, 2019

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sat through the German and Danish national anthems at a greeting ceremony in Berlin on Thursday, after she had uncontrolled tremors at three previous public events.

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