Action For Sama

"Our fight was not in vain; it is the foundation for the future." @waadalkateab + @Hamza_Alkateab share their thoughts on the 13 years of fight, remembering those lost & setting out Action For Sama's role in the next chapter of Syria. Watch here >> actionforsama.com/new-year-messa…

Military parades and celebrations have been held across Syria to mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and the end of a five decade dynasty of iron-fisted rule. Assad's downfall last December came as a shock as he was overthrown by rebel forces. The new interim President, and former Jihadi leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa now rules over a country fractured by 13 years of war, with ongoing sectarian violence, cities in ruins and a stable future far from guaranteed. For filmmaker and activist, Waad al-Kateab, who documented the atrocities under siege in Aleppo for Channel 4 News and in the Oscar-nominated documentary 'For Sama', today is much more than 'an anniversary'.  This year, she returned to Syria - along with her husband Hamza, a doctor to find her country broken, but with at least some hope of healing. This is the story of their homecoming, filmed by Fadi al Halabi. Warning: there are some distressing scenes in this report.

“Hikayemin sonunun sürgünde ölmek olduğunu sanıyordum ve aniden Suriye özgürleşti” Waad al-Kateab - Yönetmen📽

@waadalkateab @strishenets @lauraboillot Wrapping up the day, the final panel with the For Sama filmmakers, moderated by Marwa Almbaed, highlights the human cost of explosive weapons and the courage of those living under bombardment. #StopBombingCivilians

@waadalkateab @strishenets @lauraboillot The For Sama screening is underway at the Protection Forum, bringing real stories from Aleppo to the screen and centering the experiences of those living under constant bombardment. #StopBombingCivilians

@waadalkateab @strishenets @lauraboillot Ahead of the For Sama screening, this article shows how explosive weapons devastated Aleppo and left civilians with nowhere to hide: bit.ly/EW_Aleppo #StopBombingCivilians

@Hamza_Alkateab speaking at the Protection Forum in Costa Rica #stopbombingcivilians

In Damascus during a key moment in the country’s political path 🇸🇾

@ArmyHealthAdv When medical facilities were relocated following bombing, local civilians moved away, as they did not want to live close to a hospital which was considered a target Thankyou @waadalkateab - I look forward to seeing your film later And thanks @Hamza_Alkateab for the insight

On March 4, @MiddleEastInst will be hosting a screening of the acclaimed #Syria documentary movie "For Sama". After, I'll convene a panel including the movie's lead characters, @waadalkateab & @Hamza_Alkateab, plus Hazem Rihawi. mei.edu/events/film-sc…

In the past 12hrs, #Israel's airstrikes & occupation of territory in #Syria has been condemned by: - UN Secretary General - #SaudiArabia - #Egypt - #Jordan - #Qatar - [subtly, by #UAE] Silence from #Europe & the US.

🚨Outrageous! The Israeli occupation is currently bombing multiple areas in Syria, including the capital, Damascus, and cities in the south. Reports by activists say occupation army is invading villages in Daraa and Quneitra countryside. The Israeli crimes must be stopped now!

Before she fled, @waadalkateab documented her life in Syria protesting against the Assad regime. Now she wants justice, writes @serrayedikardes. prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/people/6…

The UK Office for Syria hosted a screening of Syrian filmmaker @waadalkateab’s 'Death without Mercy', which documents the devastating 2023 Syria-Turkey earthquake that claimed over 50,000 lives.   The film has the power to move, unite and inspire. #SeeThingsDifferently @GREATBritain @beirutartcenter

🚨 THREAD: Justice for Syria’s Disappeared 🚨 📢 Join the families of Syria’s disappeared in their fight for truth and justice! Sign & share the petition now: syriawaits.org ✊🏽 #JusticeForSyria #FreeSyriasDisappeared #TruthAndAccountability

“For eight years I have told my girls all about Syria. I want them to understand that it’s not just a story, it’s a real country. And now we are getting it back.” @waadalkateab speaks to Kerry McDermott at @BritishVogue #Syria #Waadalkateab #ActionForSama #BritishVogue

By keeping US sanctions -- almost all of which are against #Assad's regime -- in place on #Syria today, the US & EU are *directly* undermining the viability of #Syria's already immensely fragile political transition. It's as simple as that.

We stood together in Damascus, demanding answers about our loved ones who disappeared in Assad's prisons. We seek the full truth, accountability and justice. We will not rest until we have them. This fight is far from over. #syria

'We knew the impact this story could bring': Syrian filmmaker turns spotlight on Turkey earthquake.' Read @waadalkateab's interview about her latest documentary, Death Without Mercy, on @TheTelegraph__. Thank you @liliasebouai. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…