Patrick Strickland is an independent journalist whose coverage focuses on human rights and social justice. Visit his website: www.postrickland.com. Follow him on Twitter: @PStrickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/contributor/patrick-strickland/rss en ISIS Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Religious & Ethnic Groups Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/08/17/nusra-and-isis-targeting-assassinating-local-palestinian-leaders-in-yarmouk https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/08/17/nusra-and-isis-targeting-assassinating-local-palestinian-leaders-in-yarmouk Syria Deeply spoke to the Jafra Foundation about the civil war’s overlooked impact on Palestinian refugees in Syria. Civil Society ISIS Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2015/08/13/syrian-youth-hopeless-isolated-and-disenfranchised-says-new-mercy-corps-report https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2015/08/13/syrian-youth-hopeless-isolated-and-disenfranchised-says-new-mercy-corps-report Syria Deeply spoke to Mercy Corps’ Jane MacPhail about the crises that Syrian youth are enduring as the civil war shows no sign of letting up. Government & Pro-Government Forces Health Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/26/aleppo-water-crisis-puts-syrian-children-at-risk-of-disease-and-illness-says-unicef https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/26/aleppo-water-crisis-puts-syrian-children-at-risk-of-disease-and-illness-says-unicef More than five million children in Syria are in need of aid, according to UNICEF’s Juliette Touma. Human Rights Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/22/world-accustomed-to-slaughter-in-syria-says-human-rights-watch https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/22/world-accustomed-to-slaughter-in-syria-says-human-rights-watch Syria Deeply spoke with Human Rights Watch’s Letta Tayler about the dangerous predicament Syrians are stuck in between armed opposition groups, the Assad regime and the U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. This is the second segment in a two-part interview. Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/20/all-factions-in-syria-must-do-more-to-protect-civilians-says-human-rights-watch https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/20/all-factions-in-syria-must-do-more-to-protect-civilians-says-human-rights-watch Syria Deeply spoke to Human Rights Watch researcher Letta Tayler about the human impact of the prolonged violence in Syria on civilians. This is the first segment of a two-part interview. Civil Society Government & Pro-Government Forces Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/13/syria-enduring-mass-exodus-of-journalists-says-committee-to-protect-journalists https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/07/13/syria-enduring-mass-exodus-of-journalists-says-committee-to-protect-journalists Syria Deeply spoke to the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Jason Stern about the threats Syrian journalists face today. Displacement Human Rights Religious & Ethnic Groups Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/30/unrwa-palestinians-in-yarmouk-enduring-beyond-inhumane-conditions https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/30/unrwa-palestinians-in-yarmouk-enduring-beyond-inhumane-conditions Syria Deeply spoke with Chris Gunness, the spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), about the ongoing struggle of Palestinian refugees in the Yarmouk refugee camp and elsewhere in Syria. Religious & Ethnic Groups Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/30/golan-druze-angry-and-fearful-as-israel-weighs-syria-safe-zone-for-refugees https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/30/golan-druze-angry-and-fearful-as-israel-weighs-syria-safe-zone-for-refugees Syrian Druze in the occupied Golan Heights view Israel’s Syria strategy with anger and caution, locals tell Syria Deeply. Displacement Human Rights Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/24/syrians-facing-multiple-displacements-as-humanitarian-crises-multiply-says-icrc-president https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/06/24/syrians-facing-multiple-displacements-as-humanitarian-crises-multiply-says-icrc-president The ICRC’s Peter Maurer spoke to Syria Deeply about the urgent need for a political solution to end the humanitarian catastrophes plaguing Syrians. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Religious & Ethnic Groups Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/04/30/assyrian-christian-refugees-look-for-quickest-way-out-of-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/04/30/assyrian-christian-refugees-look-for-quickest-way-out-of-syria Syria Deeply spoke with displaced Assyrian families who fled to Beirut after Jabhat al Nusra and ISIS arrived in their hometown of al-Hasakah. Many of them have relatives presently held hostage by ISIS. Displacement Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Patrick Strickland https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/04/28/syrians-fleeing-violence-risk-death-on-smugglers-boats https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/04/28/syrians-fleeing-violence-risk-death-on-smugglers-boats Over the past year, an increasing number of Syrians have attempted to flee to Europe, crossing the Mediterranean illegally in overcrowded boats at the mercy of smugglers.