Catching Pokemons among the ruins in Syria's rebel-held Douma The worldwide frenzy sparked by Pokemon Go has now reached battle-scarred Syria, where the smartphone app is accessible via proxy, but players face unique obstacles including poor Internet connection and lack of access. In rebel-held and besieged Douma, east of Damascus, some still take to the rubble-filled streets with their phones, hoping to catch Pokemons among the ruins. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES