Author: Husam Hezaber

Escaping The Cycle of Destruction: A Journey Home In the war-torn village of al-Bara, Syria, Musa Baghdadi paid $6,000 to escape the bombardment in Lebanon only to face the same fate in his homeland under Assad’s regime. Along with his wife and grandchildren, they returned after 12 years of exile, navigating through checkpoints and shelling to reach safety. Despite the challenges and risks involved, many Syrians have chosen to return from Lebanon amidst ongoing violence. The promise of amnesty by Assad’s government has been met with skepticism, as political prisoners and conscription-age men still face persecution. From encountering smugglers to…