This link leads to a Wikipedia article that gives the basic information regarding barrel bombs. Through the link you can find information on barrel bomb history, countries who have used them, reactions, specific incidents, and how they pertain to chemical weaponry.
This link goes to Wikipedia results for the Geneva Protocol. The Geneva Protocol is for international armed conflicts which is why I saw an article stating that Syria is not guilty based on the fact that the Geneva Protocol is through international and not civil wars.
This link provides information regarding President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. There is a summary of his ruling which has been since 2000, as well as many more facts pertaining to personal life, public life, human rights role, foreign relations and much more.
The kafala system is used to monitor migrant laborers in parts of the Middle East. The system works by requiring the unskilled laborers to have an in-country sponsor who is responsible for their visa and legal status. This system is often criticized because it creates easy opportunities for the employers to exploit the workers.
This is a quick description of the P5+1 group and their role with regard to Iran's nuclear Program. The term refers to the P5 or five permanent members of the UN Security Council, including the United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and France, plus Germany.
Chico is an Egyptian street artist who is responsible for most of the stencil graffiti work from Tahrir Square and known for his opposition of Mubarek. Chico is also an activist for his freedom of speech whether that be in regards to the revolution or any other subject.