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Elizabeth Dickinson

Elizabeth Dickinson is a Gulf-based freelance journalist and Middle East correspondent and editor at Monitor Global Outlook.

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Umm 'Abdallah

There is a name whispered in opposition circles in Syria -- an insurance policy against what after three years of conflict seems inevitable. If you are injured very badly, there are two imperatives: Get to the Jordanian border. Then, get to Umm ‘Abdallah. “She’s the one,” says Muhammad ‘Ali Shambou

Elizabeth Dickinson • 3 min read

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Shadow Aid to Syrian Refugees

A carpenter all his life, ‘Ala’ never imagined himself wanting for something like a chair or a bed. But today his blue plastic seat is a luxury. After fleeing war in Syria, ‘Ala’ and his family were homeless in Jordan for roughly 18 months. But since January, the father of three has lived with a doz

Elizabeth Dickinson • 15 min read