A Fragile Transition in Damascus

This chapter explores the aftermath of a major Islamist rebel group's takeover in Damascus, highlighting community responses and the emotional turmoil of families searching for missing loved ones. Amidst celebrations, the narrative focuses on a significant gathering near a prison complex where citizens, including the White Helmets, seek to uncover the fates of hidden prisoners. The chapter also discusses the broader implications for displaced Syrians and shifting asylum policies in Europe amid the country's ongoing turmoil.