They were here

I need you by my side

Um Zainab shares her story: "Memories are plentiful, and as the years pass, they delve deeper into details. Life without him is challenging, and the responsibility is immense; I yearned for his presence. On the day of his arrest, he went out with friends, and anxiety set in when he did not return on time. Until his friend informed me of his arrest. I resisted acknowledging the possibility of his loss, holding onto hope of seeing him again. That hope shattered when I saw him in one of the photos leaked by Caesar. I encourage every woman grappling with loss to be resilient, patient, and navigate through the reality forced upon her." Episode four of the podcast "They Were Here" Stories told by women living through the forced disappearance of a family member, shed light on their tough experiences and the legal challenges they face every day.

He was wounded!

Um Abdul Hadi shares the story of her husband's arrest: "His injury didn't stop them from taking him. They arrested him despite his condition, just because they found pictures supporting the Syrian revolution  on his phone The moment they arrested him, I knew my life had fallen apart. The suffering began, and I had to raise my children alone. I broke down many times, but I had to stay strong for my kids." "My message to every woman who lost her husband: Be strong, resilient, and fight for justice for your husband." Episode three of the podcast "They Were Here". Stories told by women living through the forced disappearance of a family member, shed light on their tough experiences and the legal challenges they face every day. #They_Were_Here

Hopefully!

"I feel guilty and helpless because I couldn't do anything." With pain and sorrow, Um Mohammed remembers how her husband was arrested in front of their children. She describes the hardships she faced searching for him in the government's prisons. When she received the news of his death, she kept it a secret from their children, promoting the hope that they might reunite with their father someday. Um Mohammed's message to women experiencing similar loss is a call to continue their lives, bear the responsibility, demand freedom for prisoners, and regain the bodies of those who perished in those dungeons. She hopes to uncover the truth, whether her husband is alive or still detained. Episode two of the podcast "They Were Here". Stories told by women living through the forced disappearance of a family member, shed light on their tough experiences and the legal challenges they face every day. #They_Were_Here

But he didn't come back

"Don't be afraid, Dad, I haven't done anything. I'll come back, I'll come back." Those were his last words... Samar shares the harrowing tale of her brother, Osama, who was arrested and vanished into the shadows of dark dungeons. For eight agonizing years, efforts were made to locate him, but the Syrian government refused to acknowledge his arrest. The release of photos by "Caesar" brought forth the painful truth: Osama had become a martyr, subjected to torture! Samar passionately conveys her plea for justice, not only for her brother but also for all those who perished under the brutal government's torture in its ominous dungeons. Episode one of the podcast "They Were Here". Stories told by women living through the forced disappearance of a family member, shed light on their tough experiences and the legal challenges they face every day. #They_Were_Here