Mother of Hamza al-Khatib Calls for Justice Against Bashar al-Assad Amid Syria’s Turmoil
Samira al-Khatib, mother of Hamza al-Khatib, who was killed in 2011, expresses her grief over the loss of her son Omar, confirming his death in a Syrian prison. As protests erupt in Deraa following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, she wishes for justice, stating, ‘I hope he will pay the price.’ Amidst celebrations of newfound freedom, both grief and hopes for accountability linger among families affected by the regime’s violence.