Youmna al-Dimashqi & Dylan Collins https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/contributor/youmna-al-dimashqi-dylan-collins/rss en Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces War Economy Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Youmna al-Dimashqi & Dylan Collins https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/01/11/traders-of-death-exploiting-starvation-in-madaya https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/01/11/traders-of-death-exploiting-starvation-in-madaya Residents in the government-besieged town of Madaya are starving. Many have resorted to eating leaves, insects and pets to feed themselves. Some are now also accusing army officers and traders who have sneaked much-needed food past the blockade of capitalizing on the desperation of the hungry. Government & Pro-Government Forces Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Youmna al-Dimashqi & Dylan Collins https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/11/04/jaish-al-islams-cage-stunt-leaves-residents-of-douma-split https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2015/11/04/jaish-al-islams-cage-stunt-leaves-residents-of-douma-split The strongest armed group in Douma paraded caged detainees, including Syrian army officers and women and children, for several hours on Sunday throughout the besieged city, in attempt to deter future government air strikes. Syria Deeply spoke with a handful of the city’s residents to get their take.