Traveling Back to Syria After Dictatorship Fell

Syria's 55 year-old dictatorship fell in December of 2024, changing the entire nation's modern history. After 14 years away, we travel back to Syria with a Yes Fam family Tarek and Alia to re-visit their old home that was miraculously still intact from the war. This time both Thomas and Ammar got to travel there together in one of the most powerful trips we've ever had.

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Editors: Thomas Dajer, Cam Peddle, Driaan Louw, Aidan Chua
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[YesTheory]

Hello friends, our story here was filmed a month ago and the focus of our story here was on our Yes Theory subscriber Tarek and his mom Alia getting to go home for the first time in 16 years. Since this was filmed however, violence broke out and many minorities including Christians and Alawites have been targeted in revenge attacks, which we mention briefly in the intro and outro. The images were horrible and definitely cast a dark shadow on a lot of the joy that we felt in people while we were there. We will address more of that in our second episode coming out next week, we wanted this story however to emphasize the relief that so many who had to flee experienced once the dictatorship fell. The situation seems to have calmed down for now and we pray that peace will prevail in the country and that all these various sects and religious groups will find a way live together to build a new future for Syria

[meganhutchinson]

Watching this woman and her son see their front door for the first time in over a decade brought me to actual tears

[IBNHATTUTA]

It’s been a beautiful opportunity meeting Tarik, his mother and finally getting to meet you guys!!! There are so many heartbreaking stories in Syria but at least now there’s also hope for a better future… thank you for sharing this story
Amazing video as always ❤️

[ibraxcvi]

Being from Syria, Ive been away for 17 years, now im 30, i left when they arrested my father. Seeing this brought me joy and happiness. Im coming back after 17 long years. Unfortunately I don't know anyone, no family or friends there. But im so happy and looking forward to it.

[andrikoh]

Tarek's mother is a beautiful soul. She becomes the mother of anyone she meets. Hell, I feel like she's my mother now. I really wish for the best for the future of Syria and all of its people

[samanthaaa...]

I'm typically a silent watcher and never comment, but this video was so moving. I found myself crying and feeling a range of emotions. This video was just so beautiful!

[ouby]

I got to go to Syria for the first time after 15 years. I went last month. I got to see my family, my neighborhood, my childhood friends after so long. Seeing the liberation of Syria was the best thing that’s happened to me.

[joaosoares]

18:03 is one of the most beautiful moments you've ever captured during your decade-long adventures. I literally cried. Two generations singing together in celebration of their freed homeland. I deeply hope they get the peace they deserve

[jamesbennett]

I’ve never cried watching content on YouTube until today. I’m a 56 year old who at times feels pretty jaded about the world and how messed up it is, but you guys give me hope and I truly appreciate the light you bring to the planet.

[malfunction]

Never cried this much to a Yes Theory video, peace to all the victms of the war that can't go back home now

[MayaHussen]

As a Syrian citizen who has never left his country, I have seen most forms of injustice and heard all forms of torture. These stories continue to break my heart. We are the ones who will rebuild beloved Syria again. Stay tuned.💚💚

[YesTheory]

Thank you for watching this emotional story of a journey home, we're aiming to upload a second story from our trip to Syria next week going further into the country. The situation is changing every single day in Syria, we only wish for this beautiful country and for all people around to see peace in our lifetime.

[Niinna]

As a refugee from Bosnia and 33 years away from my country I cried my eyes out. 🥺😭💔. Guys, you are so amazing, I love watching your videos and I wish you all the best! May God bless you all! No more wars! ❤🙏🤲

[abhx]

This might be the fastest I've teared up in a YT video 😭Year after year, you continue to put out some of the most beautiful cultural storytelling pieces YouTube has ever seen...

[Clipstormiz]

So many emotions I am a syrian and I visited my country for the first time last month being a refugee for 22 years and finally stepping to my country felt surreal

[nabakka_vivian]

The amount of tearing up i have done watching this video is unimaginable. I think I'm in love with Syria now.

[snoepnr]

As a Dutch guy i used to work for an international Syrian company in the late 90s and early 2000. I visited the country many many times and made a lot of friends. at a sertain point the factory was bombed and the company simply seised to excist. Loosing all contact with all the friends i made over the many years often wondering how they are today. I hope one day when it is more stable to go their and see if i can find the friends i for sure made for life. It always amazed me how kind and generous the people i med were. In your video of today i as pleased to see many places and street i have been still standing.

[HigherSelfKorea]

You just nailed it again! OMG! Your storytelling is so good and healing!! تحيا سوريا حرة قوية "Long live Syria, free and strong"

[giannishen]

My country is threatened every day, I can understand their desire for safety and true freedom.
Congratulations to the people of Syria! May you be prosperous and peace forever!
I am very happy to witness history through your video. This journey home story is so touching!
You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! A friend from Taiwan! 👍🥰🙏

[Mehrdadvideo]

As an Iranian guy living in Canada, I have cried watching this video, I was so happy for you Syrian nation when I saw the fall of your dictator, don't forget us in your prayers to be free soon.❤❤