Shilan Chikh Mousa

A journalist and researcher from Syria, based in Cairo, specialized in political Islam and minority issues. She has published several articles, research papers, and studies on political and regional affairs and democratic transition.

Civil Society Spotlight: Episode IX

13 November 2025
Syrian civil society is constantly denouncing sectarian-based killings and kidnappings, primarily targeting members of the Alawite community in the cities and rural areas of Homs, Hama, and the Syrian coast....
Civil Society Spotlight: Episode VIII

25 September 2025
Civil society expressed a diverse array of positions in relation to the abduction and disappearance of Alawite and Druze women during last March and July waves of violence. Some called...
Civil Society Spotlight: Episode VII

11 September 2025
Civil society expressed divergent opinions on the ‘Unity of Components’ conference held in northeastern Syria, which focused primarily on the need for decentralization in the country. While some saw the...
Civil Society Spotlight: Episode VI

06 August 2025
After the killing of hundreds of civilians in Sweida, activists, journalists and CSOs mobilised, documenting the ongoing violations, criticising the government in Damascus, and expressing solidarity. Many voices raised against...
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