How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future : State of the World From NPR

Syria after Assad: Returning to Damascus after years of war, I found hope

The city is exhausted by war, but during my first visit since the fall of the old regime, a sense of optimism prevailed

How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future : State of the World from NPR

After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.

Damascus Firehouse: Syria's Divisions & Hope – Archyde

Archyde From Enemies to Allies: Syrian Firefighters Unite in Damascus Firehouse Table of Contents 1. From Enemies to Allies: Syrian Firefighters Unite in Damascus Firehouse 2. Bridging Divides: A new Chapter For Syrian firefighters 3. The White Helmets And Regime Firefighters: A History Of Conflict 4. Building Trust Through Shared Experiance 5. Challenges and Triumphs In ... Read more You can read the full story here: Damascus Firehouse: Syria’s…

Syria/Damascus: Focused Dialogue Session on Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving a Comprehensive Model of Transitional Justice - Syrians for Truth and Justice

In late April, Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ), in cooperation with the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights and with support from the European Union, held a focused dialogue session in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The session addressed the opportunities and challenges of achieving a comprehensive model for transitional justice. The session, which included 15 participants – comprising legal professionals, civil society activists, and journa…

Syria’s long and fragile path to transitional justice

Without a clear mandate, inclusivity, or enforcement mechanisms, transitional justice in Syria could become a political gesture instead of a transformative tool In a move that could redefine Syria’s post-war trajectory, the country’s interim government has announced the creation of a Transitional Justice Commission (TJC). The body, unveiled in early May under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, is being framed as a national mechanism to address decades o…