He returned to Syria and found his father’s poem in an Assad prison - Washington Post

The article begins with a poignant memory of a father who wrote a poem about his experience in Syria’s Torture Prison at the Palestine Branch, highlighting the harsh realities of regime rule—forced conversion to Islam, arbitrary detention, and pervasive fear. It then weaves through Syria’s post-civil war landscape, capturing the journey from Aleppo’s ruins to Damascus’ ancient monasteries. The narrative reflects on the author’s return after two decades, evoking a bittersweet reunion with family while grappling with enduring loss and resilience in the face of oppression.