Syrians in Ireland ponder potential return home – The Irish Times

Rayda Almehdi from Dublin expresses optimism about the possibility of returning to Syria now that the Assad regime has fallen, reflecting on the surreal nature of the situation and the impact on displaced Syrians. Ghaith Shaal, a software engineer in Ireland, rediscovers hope of reuniting with a friend who disappeared during an anti-Assad protest, while his family eagerly anticipates visiting their homeland after years of exile. Rafea Marouf, who arrived in Ireland in 2020, acknowledges the deep wounds in Syrian society that will take time to heal, expressing a desire to return when it is safe to do so.

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