Links

1. Hometown Baghdad
   A documentary web series following the lives of a few Iraqi 20-somethings trying to survive in Baghdad.
   
   
2. Dahr Jamail’s MidEast Dispatches
   In late 2003, weary of the overall failure of the US media to accurately report on the realities of the war in Iraq, Dahr Jamail went to Iraq to report on the war himself. His dispatches were quickly recognized as an important media resource. Make sure to visit his informative and eye opening weblog.
   
   
3. Alive in Baghdad
   Alive in Baghdad was formed to counter the sound-bite driven, 'Live From' news model. A team of Americans and Iraqi correspondents show you the occupation through the voices of Iraqis. You will see and hear testimonies from individual Iraqis, footage of daily life in Iraq, and short news segments from Iraq to you.
   
   
4. The Soccer Fields of Fallujah
   This site has many pictures of the Fallujah soccer field that the townspeople turned into a cemetery after the attack on Fallujah City.
   
   
5. Reflections on Fallujah
   Reflections on Fallujah describes the invasion of Fallujah through reports, pictures and poetry. Warning: some of the pictures are graphic.
   
   
6. The Syrian Human Rights Committee
   On this site you can read The Syrian Human Rights Committee’s annual report on the human rights situation in Syria for 2005. The report details the many types of human rights violations and the different groups of people being persecuted.
   
   
7. Ministry of Tourism - Syria
   If you’re interested in learning more about the culture and history of Syria, this is a great site for you. You’ll see many stunning pictures of Syria’s historical landmarks and beautiful landscapes. You’ll also meet some of Syria’s most talented artists.