Daraa artists honor disappeared Syrians with mural campaign
Art campaign aims at shedding light on plight of forcibly disappeared Syrians and seeking justice
DARAA, Syria (MNTV) – A powerful mural is being painted by local artists in Daraa as part of the “You Are with Us” campaign, which aims to honor the memory of Syrians who have been forcibly disappeared or detained.
The disappearances occurred under the regime of Bashar al-Assad, who was removed from power in December 2024.
The artwork, depicting faces from various sectors of society, serves as a strong reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and remembrance.
The campaign, organized by the volunteer team “We Can” in partnership with “Justice and Empowerment” and “Mercy Without Borders,” seeks to highlight the issue of enforced disappearances and keep the stories of the missing alive in public consciousness.
It is coordinated with the Daraa City Council and has launched simultaneously in Daraa, Idlib, and Damascus, with plans for expansion to other governorates across Syria, reported Syria’s SANA news.
Nadine Ahmed, the coordinator of the initiative, emphasized the importance of the mural’s location on the wall of the School Health Department.
The wall has been chosen in collaboration with the Daraa City Council for its visual impact.
She also noted that all the artists involved are volunteers, many of whom were eager to contribute their skills to the meaningful campaign.
“Through this campaign, we want to highlight the issue of these individuals and raise the fundamental question: Where are they now?” Ahmed said.
Volunteer artist Haneen Quteifan described her involvement as deeply emotional, stating, “We are not just drawing images, but we are drawing hope that the voices of these people will reach the whole world.”
Artist Ahmed al-Faqih, who is also contributing to the mural, referred to the project as both an artistic and humanitarian endeavor.
“This work is about highlighting the suffering of the missing and forcibly disappeared and reflecting their stories through their faces,” he said.
The mural continues to take shape in Daraa, with hopes of expanding the campaign to other parts of Syria.
The initiative underscores the power of art to address humanitarian issues and keep the memory of the disappeared alive in the collective conscience.
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