Leila
@leilashami.bsky.social
Co-author of 'Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War'
Co-founder @fromtheperiphery.com & host of @syriapodcast.bsky.social & co-host @thefirethesetimes.com
Member @thepeopleswant.bsky.social
Blogs at: https://leilashami.wordpress.com/
Co-founder @fromtheperiphery.com & host of @syriapodcast.bsky.social & co-host @thefirethesetimes.com
Member @thepeopleswant.bsky.social
Blogs at: https://leilashami.wordpress.com/
"The Syrian media is lying" Protest in Sweida city yesterday
August 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"The Syrian media is lying" Protest in Sweida city yesterday
Syrian activists circulated photos of posters pasted in the streets of Old Damascus that read: “Barbarism does not represent us, the people of #Damascus. All love and apologies to our people in Suwayda. Suwayda is an integral part of this country and its soul.”
Via: Megaphone News
Via: Megaphone News
July 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Syrian activists circulated photos of posters pasted in the streets of Old Damascus that read: “Barbarism does not represent us, the people of #Damascus. All love and apologies to our people in Suwayda. Suwayda is an integral part of this country and its soul.”
Via: Megaphone News
Via: Megaphone News
The people of Gaza are starving and cannot find bread or food ...
July 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The people of Gaza are starving and cannot find bread or food ...
A peaceful sit-in, in front of the parliament in Damascus, calling for an end to the bloodshed in Syria by all sides was attacked by thugs this evening and general security stood by and did nothing.
July 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A peaceful sit-in, in front of the parliament in Damascus, calling for an end to the bloodshed in Syria by all sides was attacked by thugs this evening and general security stood by and did nothing.
Vigil held in Damascus, outside People's Assembly building, yesterday calling for an end to violence and sectarian killings in Sweida and demanding accountability of those responsible. Solidarity demos also held in Jaramana.
Those present condemned the Israeli aggression which is inflaming tensions.
Those present condemned the Israeli aggression which is inflaming tensions.
July 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Vigil held in Damascus, outside People's Assembly building, yesterday calling for an end to violence and sectarian killings in Sweida and demanding accountability of those responsible. Solidarity demos also held in Jaramana.
Those present condemned the Israeli aggression which is inflaming tensions.
Those present condemned the Israeli aggression which is inflaming tensions.
More footage from central Damascus
July 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
More footage from central Damascus
Israeli strike near the Presidential Palace
July 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Israeli strike near the Presidential Palace
Israel targets a Ministry of Defense building in Umayyad Square in central Damascus - multiple strikes were reported.
Israel is determined to create more instability.
My thoughts with family, friends and loved ones.
Israel is determined to create more instability.
My thoughts with family, friends and loved ones.
July 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Israel targets a Ministry of Defense building in Umayyad Square in central Damascus - multiple strikes were reported.
Israel is determined to create more instability.
My thoughts with family, friends and loved ones.
Israel is determined to create more instability.
My thoughts with family, friends and loved ones.
The Samoud convoy, which left Algeria yesterday, has arrived in Libya on it's way to the Rafah crossing to break the siege on Gaza
Via: Quds News Network
Via: Quds News Network
June 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Samoud convoy, which left Algeria yesterday, has arrived in Libya on it's way to the Rafah crossing to break the siege on Gaza
Via: Quds News Network
Via: Quds News Network
First time the Kurdish New Year is celebrated in central Damascus
Newroz Pîroz Be 💚
Newroz Pîroz Be 💚
March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
First time the Kurdish New Year is celebrated in central Damascus
Newroz Pîroz Be 💚
Newroz Pîroz Be 💚
Celebrations in Deraa on the 14th anniversary of the Syrian revolution for freedom and dignity.
March 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Celebrations in Deraa on the 14th anniversary of the Syrian revolution for freedom and dignity.
Preparing to break the fast in Gaza on the first day of Ramadan
March 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Preparing to break the fast in Gaza on the first day of Ramadan