As the last remnants of President Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbled in 2023, Al Jazeera correspondent Zeina Khodr became the first international journalist to enter Damascus, a city that had been under the control of opposition fighters for nearly four years. This historic moment marked a turning point in Syria's seven-year-long civil war and a pivotal day in shaping the country's future.
On November 11th, 2023, Zeina Khodr found herself standing at the entrance to Damascus, a city she had been unable to access as a journalist for months. The once-thriving metropolis was now under siege, with opposition forces battling government loyalists in a desperate bid for control. As she made her way through the city's ruins, Zeina witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of years of war on Syria's people and infrastructure.
The report that Zeina filed from Damascus has been hailed as one of the most significant pieces of journalism to come out of the conflict. It captured the raw emotion and intensity of a city in chaos, offering a rare glimpse into life under siege. For many, it was their first-ever look at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Syria.
Over two years later, Zeina's report remains just as poignant, shedding new light on the lives of Syrians living through one of the world's most brutal conflicts. It serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
As the city marks its first anniversary since falling to opposition fighters, Zeina's report remains an essential piece of history - a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of Syrian civilians who have borne witness to unimaginable suffering.
On November 11th, 2023, Zeina Khodr found herself standing at the entrance to Damascus, a city she had been unable to access as a journalist for months. The once-thriving metropolis was now under siege, with opposition forces battling government loyalists in a desperate bid for control. As she made her way through the city's ruins, Zeina witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of years of war on Syria's people and infrastructure.
The report that Zeina filed from Damascus has been hailed as one of the most significant pieces of journalism to come out of the conflict. It captured the raw emotion and intensity of a city in chaos, offering a rare glimpse into life under siege. For many, it was their first-ever look at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Syria.
Over two years later, Zeina's report remains just as poignant, shedding new light on the lives of Syrians living through one of the world's most brutal conflicts. It serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
As the city marks its first anniversary since falling to opposition fighters, Zeina's report remains an essential piece of history - a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of Syrian civilians who have borne witness to unimaginable suffering.
. That's some crazy journalism right there! I'm impressed she made it through without getting hurt. Her report is really telling, shows how harsh life was under siege and still is for many Syrians 
. It's heartbreaking what people had to go through and how they're still living with those scars 
. But at the same time, it's awesome that her report is shedding light on this humanitarian crisis, bringing attention to the suffering of Syrian civilians 
. We need more journalists like Zeina who are willing to take risks to tell these important stories 
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i remember watching zeina khodr on al jazeera like 5 yrs ago when she was reporting from turkey 
her latest report is still giving me chills tho 
it's crazy how much has changed in that city since then 
the human cost of war is just so heartbreaking 
can't even imagine living through something like that 
. And can we talk about how important it is for journalists like her to tell our stories? We need more people like Zeina holding those in power accountable, ya know? 
I mean, can u even imagine the danger she faced just to get that report out?! 
we need more journalists like zeina who are willing to take risks for the truth 
journalists always putting themselves in harm way for us to know what going on. her report still giving me chills, war has such impact on people & infrastructures. hope Syria get to rebuild and move forward soon 
still can't believe it's been a year since Damascus fell 
. that footage from Zeina Khodr back in 23 was insane... so vivid, you felt like you were right there on the ground amidst all that chaos 
. but what really gets me is how little things have changed for Syrians since then 
. the city's still under reconstruction, people are still struggling to access basic necessities like food and water 
. it's heartbreaking to see how much progress has been made in just a year, but also how slow the rebuilding process really is 
. i guess that's what happens when you're dealing with one of the world's most complex conflicts 
️ i mean zeina khodr's report is like a punch in the gut every time i read it, it's so raw and honest, she's like a savior or something 
but seriously, what can we do to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again? is it just too easy for governments to turn a blind eye to their own people suffering 
. It's such an important reminder of the human cost of war and the need to hold those in power accountable... we should all be paying attention to this! 
. Let's not forget the human cost of war, fam 
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. It's a powerful reminder of what's at stake when we let politics and power consume us 
. As a tech evangelist, I'm more used to talking about new gadgets and platforms 
, but this story just shows me the importance of human connection and storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world 
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. It's crazy how fast time flies, feels like just yesterday we were following the news about Syrian President Assad getting ousted 
. And can you believe it's been two years since her report? I feel like I'm reading about some sort of ancient history book, not something that's happening RIGHT NOW