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The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

2013

Syria

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Spirit Of Soccer In The Zaatari Refugee Camp, Mike Geddes Oct 2013

Spirit Of Soccer In The Zaatari Refugee Camp, Mike Geddes

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Zaatari refugee camp in northern Jordan is home to almost 150,000 refugees from the Syrian conflict—many are children. Spirit of Soccer uses soccer to bring hope and teach the children of Zaatari skills that could save their lives when returning home.


Do-It-Yourself Weapons In Syria, News Brief Oct 2013

Do-It-Yourself Weapons In Syria, News Brief

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Free Syrian Army forces fighting against President Bashar Assad have filled major gaps in their arsenals by building improvised weapons to combat the Syrian government’s superior arsenal of artillery, tanks and warplanes.


The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 17.3 (2013), Cisr Journal Oct 2013

The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 17.3 (2013), Cisr Journal

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Survivor Assistance | Middle East | Syria | Notes from Field | Research and Development


Aiding Survivors Of The Syrian Crisis, Elizabeth Macnairn, Molly Feltner Oct 2013

Aiding Survivors Of The Syrian Crisis, Elizabeth Macnairn, Molly Feltner

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Handicap International (HI) launched operations in northern Syria in December 2012, where it provides postsurgical rehabilitation to survivors of violence. In Lebanon and Jordan, where the organization has worked since the summer of 2012, HI provides assistance to Syrian refugees, placing particular focus on people with disabling injuries.