Overjoyed to return – but Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of war

Fatima Hazzouri has returned to Homs, Syria, after thirteen years of displacement due to the civil war, which has left her city in ruins. Along with 124 families, she faced an exhausting journey back, greeted by musicians and dancers, but many returnees lack homes and jobs amid the devastation. The end of US sanctions brings hope for rebuilding, yet the challenges of resettling displaced Syrians remain immense, with no comprehensive plans offered by the government or international agencies.