Syrians share hopes for a free press in their homeland’s future

Journalists for Human Rights blog post

Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria on December 8, 2024, JHR’s team in Gaziantep conducted street interviews with Syrians, asking about their expectations for the media in a dictator-free Syria.

They called for a press that reports the truth, reflects the people’s real experiences, and fosters mutual respect among Syria’s diverse communities.

The demand was clear: transparency, freedom of opinion, and an end to sensationalism.

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