The aim of the Syria Facts campaign is to tackle misconceptions about the Syrian conflict and to raise awareness of what is really happening in Syria. There are a number of things people can do to get involved in this campaign:
We issued a press release to highlight the dire conditions facing both Aleppo and Idlib in Syria. In Aleppo, chlorine bombs were dropped on civilian areas on 10 August. In Idlib, activists reported over twenty air raids by Russian and Assad forces on the same day.
We were in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester on Saturday 23rd July 2016 to protest the International Coalition's bombings in Manbij which has led to the deaths of over 100 civilians, including children.
A press release about the situation in Manbij, northern Syria.
Yasser Aljassem, Manchester-based Syrian refugee from Manbij, has the following to say on the recent assault on his home town. Yasser is available for interview.
Rethink Rebuild Society, in collaboration with In Place of War had an inspiring evening of thinking about art and creativity in revolution and war.
The event involved short talks from prominent Manchester-based artists from different art disciplines, presenting their personal perspectives on the subject including:
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