A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal

Mohammad Marwan has been struggling to rebuild his life after being released from Syria’s Saydnaya prison a year ago. Arrested in 2018 for fleeing military service, he endured beatings, electric shocks, and severe hunger during his imprisonment. Since his release, Marwan has been receiving treatment for tuberculosis and attending therapy sessions to overcome the physical and psychological effects of his six-year ordeal. His story reflects Syria's broader struggle to heal after the Assad regime's fall. The country faces ongoing challenges, including sectarian violence, economic instability, and tensions with Kurdish-led forces.