Syrian town branded 'conscience of the revolution' hopeful and wary after Assad's fall

Middle East Eye

Syrian town branded 'conscience of the revolution' hopeful and wary after Assad's fall

Syria's new rulers have been blamed for assassinating several of Kafranbel's leading journalists and activists

Lots of events are being organised around the world to commemorate Syrian revolutionary Omar Aziz on 16 Feb. It's not too late to organise something if you want to show your support and solidarity https://rememberomaraziz.net/

This is such an important issue. Many Syrians now want to travel home but are fearful of loosing asylum in Europe when Syria's future is still uncertain and the country is destroyed

the Guardian

Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status

Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights

Myself and @Elia Ayoub (he/him) spoke with Wendy Pearlman about her latest book, Syrians in exile and more on The Fire These Times. Recorded before the Assad regime fell, the interview still provides important context

Making Home in Exile: Stories from the New Syrian Diaspora w/ Wendy Pearlman – The Fire These Times