Syria’s ‘Princesses of Freedom’

Moadhamiyet al-Sham, Syria, saw the celebratory gunfire as former Syrian President al-Assad was ousted after an offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, ending over 50 years of dictatorship. Sisters Khijou and Samar al-Khateeb, who had endured years of detention in al-Assad’s prisons, now rejoice cautiously in their newfound freedom, displaying a “Free Syria” flag in their home amidst the sound of gunfire. Their joy is marred by the pain of past suffering and loss, as they serve coffee and treats in their modest apartment, reflecting on their turbulent past and uncertain future.

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