Are we killing because this is the General’s order? Are we letting civilians die because we elude our conscience by telling ourselves “That is just a casualty”? Is the endgame sought in “how many killed” or are we all just too hot-blooded to end any game at all?

While you were enjoying the sea breeze and the sun on your skin, those Sahrawi children were discovering a different kind of summer. One without sandstorms, without tents under scorching heat, without the daily routine of life in exile. But that relief is temporary.

While there is hope that Syria may have a chance to pursue a future of peace, stability, and security, the country faces crucial challenges.