Omar Alshogre, a survivor of the brutal Syrian prisons, is now turning his painful past into a beacon of hope for Syria’s future.
Having survived torture and inhumane treatment by the Assad regime, Alshogre is dedicated to ensuring that the atrocities committed during Syria’s civil war are never forgotten.
Alshogre, who was first arrested at just 15 years old for protesting against the government, recounted the unimaginable suffering he endured in the regime’s prisons.
He pointed to the “Caesar Files,” a collection of photos exposing the torture and execution of detainees, as irrefutable evidence of the regime’s cruelty.
From physical torture to psychological manipulation, the survivors, like Alshogre, have seen it all.
Now, living in Sweden, Alshogre speaks at international platforms, pushing for justice.
He’s optimistic that the collapse of Assad’s regime is the beginning of a new era for Syria, where the voices of the people will matter.
Alshogre emphasized the importance of documenting the regime’s crimes to prevent them from happening again.
He believes that the struggles of the past 14 years have prepared Syrians to fight for their freedom and dignity, ensuring that Syria will never again fall under the control of a dictator.
For young Syrians, especially those raised in exile, questions of identity and belonging arise as they ponder whether to return to Syria or remain in their adopted countries.
Alshogre’s message to them is one of resilience and hope Syria’s future is in the hands of its people, and the fight for justice continues.
