"Lying in bed recovering after his latest surgery, Ayman Ali retells the story of Syria's revolution through his wounds. His right eye, lost in an attack on a rebel observation post he was manning in 2012, is covered by yellow medical tape. Propped against the wall is a cane he uses to walk, after a rocket attack in 2014 left him with a limp. For 14 years, Ali dreamed of freedom and of justice."
"Syrians have flocked to the capital in their tens of thousands before the anniversary, but lurking behind the celebrations are painful questions about the country's future. We know who committed massacres against us they're still present in our homes. But to file a complaint you need evidence, and who has that? says Ali, who now works in digital media. A member of the Syrian security forces stands guard as people shop at a popular market in central Homs before Eid al-Adha in June."
Ayman Ali sustained severe injuries in 2012 and 2014 while fighting and now lives with lasting wounds and limited redress. The Assad family was toppled after an 11-day rebel offensive that ended a 53-year family rule and a 14-year civil war which killed roughly 620,000 people. Assad and his family were granted asylum in Moscow in December 2024. Large crowds have returned to Damascus to celebrate, but many survivors lack the evidence needed to file complaints and worry that perpetrators remain embedded in communities and institutions.
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