In Syria, ten months post-Assad's regime, families are still uncovering the painful past by searching for missing loved ones. During a somber excavation in rural Damascus, a man was seen collecting bones, expressing tender grief over the lost lives. Even as new grave sites are uncovered, the authorities estimate that over 181,000 people have been forcibly disappeared amidst the ravages of civil war.
Among these victims is Samer, a young man whose brother, Kasim Hamami, is still searching for answers. In the aftermath of Assad's ousting, families like Hamami's demand justice from the new leadership amid uncertainty. President Sharaa's administration promises that the fates of the missing will remain a priority, despite mixed feelings regarding the recent elections.
The reality is that many families are still in anguish, often discovering remnants of their loved ones' lives rather than closure. Gathering in community forums known as Truth Tents, bereaved individuals share their harrowing experiences of loss, criminal acts, and demands for accountability. As the National Commission for Missing Persons gets established, those affected express their fear that justice may remain elusive without adequate resources or political will. With the realities of the past haunting the present, the quest for truth persists in this fractured nation.
Among these victims is Samer, a young man whose brother, Kasim Hamami, is still searching for answers. In the aftermath of Assad's ousting, families like Hamami's demand justice from the new leadership amid uncertainty. President Sharaa's administration promises that the fates of the missing will remain a priority, despite mixed feelings regarding the recent elections.
The reality is that many families are still in anguish, often discovering remnants of their loved ones' lives rather than closure. Gathering in community forums known as Truth Tents, bereaved individuals share their harrowing experiences of loss, criminal acts, and demands for accountability. As the National Commission for Missing Persons gets established, those affected express their fear that justice may remain elusive without adequate resources or political will. With the realities of the past haunting the present, the quest for truth persists in this fractured nation.
