Dear Readers,

Welcome to the weekly Syria Deeply newsletter. We’ve rounded up the most important stories and developments about Syria and the Syrians in order to bring you valuable news and analysis.

Aleppo’s Healthcare System Struggles to Survive: Q&A

As pro-government forces surround the city of Aleppo, medical workers are stocking up on supplies in anticipation of an impending siege. Syria Deeply spoke to one of them, Dr. Rami Kalazi, about the health situation in opposition-held areas and the challenges of being a doctor in a besieged area.

Kurdish Expansion is Changing Ankara’s Priorities

As Kurdish militias in northern Syria steadily take on greater importance, largely due to U.S. and Russian support, Turkey has quickly changed its priorities within the crisis. Syria Deeply spoke with Gokhan Bacik about the YPG’s expansion amid the chaos in Aleppo and the growing tensions in Turkey.

Chaos in Aleppo Creates Opportunity for the Kurds

While opposition forces have been hit hard by the Russian-backed government offensive in northern Syria, Kurdish militias have exploited the turmoil to expand their areas of control, capturing territory from already weakened rebel groups being targeted simultaneously by ISIS and pro-government militias.

More Recent Stories to Look Out for at Syria Deeply

• My Life Outside Syria: Diary Entry 59

• For One Damascus Woman, The Uprising Continues

• The Expert View: The Significance of Aleppo

• Op-Ed: What Can Be Done for Syria’s Antiquities

Find our new reporting and analysis every weekday at www.syriadeeply.org.

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