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Outrage on Qatar’s social media after release of harrowing footage from Tadamon Massacre

The videos exposed some of the crimes committed by the Syrian Bashar Al Assad regime. ‘Tadamon Massacre’ has topped Twitter trends in Qatar following local and global outrage in response…

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Memories in ruins: Syrians remember the Arab Spring 11 years on

In this Doha News special, we speak to people in Qatar who are from countries that took part in the Arab Spring 11 years ago. “If the people want to…

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Qatari donor makes wish come true for young Syrian refugee

At least 6.7 million people are internally displaced in Syria. A young Syrian refugee whose New Year’s wish went viral has moved into her house in Idlib with the help…

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Qatar reiterates refusal to normalise with Assad regime

The Gulf state was amongst the countries that called on dictator Bashar Al-Assad to step down at the beginning of the Syrian revolution. Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman…

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Mother of US journalist detained in Syria seeks Qatar’s help

Analysts believe the Gulf state’s possible role in securing the release of the journalist can be a challenge, given its staunch refusal to normalise with the Bashar Al Assad regime.…

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Qatar renews support for political resolution in Syria

The Gulf state has explicitly refused to normalise with the Bashar Al-Assad regime and opposes its return to the Arab League as long as it continues committing war crimes against…

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Qatari donor fulfills Syrian refugee’s wish

At least 13.4 million people are in need of humanitarian and protection assistance in Syria and 6.7 million are internally displaced. “A tent, all I want is a tent!” That…

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Splintered Syrian opposition groups are hoping to unify under a new Qatar initiative

Splintered Syrian opposition groups are hoping to unify under a new Qatar initiative Factions opposed to Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria are due to meet in Qatar this week with…

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Loss of Qatar’s support adds to pressure on Syrian president

Qatar, once a vocal supporter of Syrian president Bashar al Assad’s regime, has pulled its ambassador and shuttered its embassy in Damascus following attacks against its people. The move further…

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