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Wad Al-Khal, a Syrian filmmaker and activist, shared her emotional response to the rebel victory in Hama. Having lived through the catastrophic years in Aleppo, she reflected on the harrowing experiences of displacement and conflict. The hope now lies in whether these new developments can usher in a form of freedom that was long sought by the Syrian people.
Yet, Al-Khal cautiously pointed out that the emergence of this rebel force should not automatically reflect a guarantee of democracy or safety. There remains a significant population still under the threats of violence from Assad’s forces, and the intricate web of factions complicates the notion of a peaceful resolution.