Douma Evacuee On Syrian Violence
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Diana Jamal el-Deen, a Syrian refugee from Douma, about her experiences fleeing violence.
The U.S. Goals In Syria
We look at how the U.S. has been involved in the Syrian civil war over the last seven years.
Rep. Tom Cole On Airstrikes
Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma talks with Scott Simon about the recent U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria.
PHOTOS: 3 Syrian Chemical Weapons Sites Before And After Missile Strikes
The photos, taken by satellite, appear to show a Syrian government-operated research center, storage facility and command center all struck by American, French and British missiles.
In South Africa, Crowds Gather To Honor Winnie Mandela
Thousands of South Africans gathered today to pay their last respects to anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela Mandela, known by many as the mother of the nation. She died April 2 at the age of 81.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Didn’t Die, ‘She Multiplied’
South African women are mourning the loss of Madikizela-Mandela, and challenging her controversial legacy. The anti-apartheid stalwart, who died April 2 at the age of 81, was laid to rest Saturday.
U.S.-Led Attack Targets 3 Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
On Friday, President Trump authorized airstrikes on Syrian targets to retaliate after an alleged chemical weapons attack by President Bashar Assad. Pentagon officials say the attacks were “precise” and “effective.”
Syrian Regime Dismisses Impact Of U.S.-Led Strikes
While U.S. officials called the airstrikes in Syria “precise” and “effective,” broadcasts from Syrian state media suggest that President Bashar Assad’s government is here to stay.
U.S. Airstrikes On Syria: The View From Russia
The Russian government has been a close ally of President Bashar Assad’s regime. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Moscow-based reporter Charles Maynes about how Russians view the U.S. airstrikes on Syria.
U.N. Urges Restraint In Syria
Russia asked the United Nations Security Council to condemn the coordinated attack on Syria by the U.S. and allied forces. Diplomats are still unsure of how to move forward.
NATO: Use Of Chemical Weapons A ‘Flagrant Violation’ Of International Law
NATO’s 29 member nations support the U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria after a chemical attack earlier this week. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about what comes next.
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