Stories about Syria from January, 2025
The fall of symbols: Toppling Hafez al-Assad’s largest statue in Syria
For decades, statues of Hafez al-Assad symbolized power and repression. Today, they fall as Syrians reclaim public spaces from the shadows of dictatorship.
Inside Saydnaya: Tales of survival and horror in Syria’s notorious prison
Amid the torture and inhumanity of Saydnaya, stories of survival and unbroken spirit offer powerful testimony to the human capacity for resistance.
What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?
Gerald Gass, German Hospital Association, warned of the repercussions of the return of Syrian doctors “who played a fundamental role in preserving health care, especially in hospitals in small cities.”
43 years in Syria's prisons for refusing to bomb a city
Jailed for rejecting Assad’s orders during Hama’s massacre, Al-Tatari's release after 43 years marks the resilience of human integrity.