Author: Ali Al-Ibrahim

Ali Al-Ibrahim is a Syrian investigative journalist.

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Assad Is Gone, But Syria’s Mothers Are Still Searching For Their Sons

Photo of a woman holding a small picture of her son with birds flying
In late December, Amina Darweesh was searching for her son with other families that left posters at Marjeh Square in Damascus Carol Guzy/ZUMA

The demands have changed in the days following the liberation. The call, “release the detainees,” is no longer enough. It has turned into a cry demanding the truth. But in central Damascus, one woman’s request can never be answered.

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