Syrian Activist Mazen Darwish Recounts Family's Struggle Under Assad Regime

Mazen Darwish, a prominent Syrian human rights activist and head of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, recently gave a revealing interview on the podcast, "Beirut Time." In the interview, Darwish, who identifies as half-Syrian and half-Palestinian, discussed his family's history and his father's affiliation with the political group associated with Salah Jadid. He described the challenges faced by his family due to their political stance, and the atmosphere of fear and repression under the Assad regime. "The fear was pervasive," Darwish stated, "It affected every aspect of our lives, from school to our everyday interactions." His comments offer a personal account of the political climate in Syria and highlight the risks taken by those who dared to dissent. Darwish's interview provides a valuable historical perspective and humanizes the struggles of those who have opposed the Syrian government. The interview underscores the importance of human rights activism in the face of oppression.