Voice of America: Women a Small, Symbolic Part of Syrian Fighting Force

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Women a Small, Symbolic Part of Syrian Fighting Force Jun 5th 2013, 18:38 Walaa's parents used to force her to stay indoors, fearing for her safety in the war-torn city of Homs. Now she proudly walks the streets each day with a Kalashnikov and camouflage uniform.   For many women like Walaa, living in hard-hit areas loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, it is the first time in months they have been able to rejoin the outside world since Syria plummeted into civil war.   In a conservative region where laws and custom typically restrict the rights and ... Media files: C91AEA2F-A472-4B97-A882-969F7492E8FA_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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