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Jane Araf
Journalist based in Amman, Jordan reporting for NPR; provided on-the-ground reporting from the Rukban refugee camp in southern Syria and follow-up coverage on camp residents' return.
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Looking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free
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Jane Araf, a journalist based in Amman, shares her firsthand experiences reporting from the Rukban refugee camp in southern Syria. She discusses the dire straits of approximately 7,000 trapped individuals fleeing both ISIS and Assad's regime. Araf highlights the harsh realities of life inside the camp, including lack of medical care and essentials. She recounts poignant moments of families returning home, filled with hope yet uncertainty, and reflects on the challenges faced by children reintegrating into normal life after years of confinement.
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