Bombed out vehicles in Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, during the Syrian civil war. (ALEPPO) (BACKGROUND TO THE CONFLICT) (WHAT’S BEHIND THE CONFLICT)

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Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad

Damascus Gunmen loyal to both sides kidnap people kidnap people - sometimes for political reasons but more often as a money-making criminal enterprise. So most people in Damascus think it is safer to stay at home after dark. The Old City in the Syrian capital Damascus is increasingly deserted

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A prayer for the people of Syria Merciful Father, the strength of all who suffer, defender of all who trust in you, whose compassion never fails; look with mercy upon the stricken people of Syria, touch the hearts of all who oppress, that they may be open to the ways of justice and of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord who suffered and died for all and who lives with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen