In this episode we dive into the complexities of the Syrian crisis through the eyes of Abdulazez Dukhan, a Syrian photographer who has navigated the challenges of displacement and return. Abdulazez shares his personal journey from Syria to Belgium, his emotional return to a war-torn homeland, and the ongoing geopolitical struggles that affect the future of Syria. Abdulazez highlights the resilience of the Syrian people and the countless challenges they face in rebuilding their lives and their country. Abdulazez also discusses the complexities of governance in Syria, and the vital role of civil society organizations. He emphasizes the moral responsibility of the Syrian diaspora to contribute to the country's recovery. The discussion also touches on the dilemmas faced by returning Syrians and the need for humane treatment of refugees.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Abdulazez Dukhan - Media Artist, Activist, Founder - “Through Refugees Eyes”, “Own Narrative”, Syrian Students Assembly in Belgium

SUPPORT:

"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists. To support this program donate on ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate

or join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/refocusmedialabs

PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Sonia Nandzik-Herman

Production Family: Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists: Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman

Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah (for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠)

MUSIC:

Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

SPECIAL THANKS:

To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

CONTACT:

Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?

Contact: ⁠sonia@refocusmedialabs.org