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Inside Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Dec 10, 2024
Will Christou, a Foreign correspondent for The Guardian, shares on-the-ground insights from Damascus just hours after Bashar al-Assad's regime collapses. Joining him is Anas al-Droobie, a telecom engineer and local resident, who recounts his emotional journey back to a transformed city. They discuss the mixed emotions of celebration and trauma among citizens, the creeping economic challenges, and the hopes for a rebuilt Syria. Personal narratives reveal the enduring spirit of the people amidst the remnants of a long dictatorship.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Hope and Devastation in Post-Assad Syria
05:38 • 8min
Returning Home: A Risky Journey Back to Syria
14:05 • 2min
Navigating Trust and Survival in a Turbulent Economy
15:51 • 2min
Life Under Assad: A Struggle for Freedom
17:27 • 16min
Hope and Reconstruction in Post-Assad Damascus
33:43 • 2min