Witnesses Recall the Famine and Suffering During the Siege of Madaya, Syria
In 2015, the Syrian government forces laid siege to the rebel-held town of Madaya, resulting in a devastating famine and numerous civilian casualties. Residents recount harrowing experiences, including hunger, cold, and loss of loved ones, amid a brutal military campaign led by President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Eyewitnesses, including local leaders, describe the siege as a tactic of collective punishment. The situation in Madaya reflected the broader humanitarian crisis in Syria, exacerbated by the actions of Hezbollah, with community memories lingering of both despair and defiance.