Here is what one of Syria's activists is saying.
A LOUD VOICE FOR SYRIA'S FREEDOM
Noura Al-Ameer voices her burning desire for the freedom and justice in Syria. Al-Ameer is a young Syrian activist who was arrested and imprisoned because she fought for her voice to be heard and the freedom of her people. She wants her country to embody the words peace, freedom and democracy
Noura al Ameer is the highest ranking female in the Syrian National Coalition. When we stand side by side, she barely reaches my shoulder. Her elegant presence belies what she has experienced. At the tender age of 26, she was elected vice-president, with 68 percent of the votes. What made her so popular? Perhaps it was her personal struggle, having spent time in prison. Perhaps it was her efforts to publish an underground newspaper, which is what eventually led to her arrest. Perhaps it is her strong stance for freedom, democracy and justice.
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Her calm voice and her simple, clear statements are what make Noura seem normal, ordinary. But the spark in her eyes, flitting from pain to anger, opens a window on what she has been through, what Syrians are going through. The subtext is one full of anguish and determination.
A LOUD VOICE FOR SYRIA'S FREEDOM
Noura Al-Ameer voices her burning desire for the freedom and justice in Syria. Al-Ameer is a young Syrian activist who was arrested and imprisoned because she fought for her voice to be heard and the freedom of her people. She wants her country to embody the words peace, freedom and democracy
- Jane Louise Kandur
- Published : 01.03.2014 20:33:29
Noura al Ameer is the highest ranking female in the Syrian National Coalition. When we stand side by side, she barely reaches my shoulder. Her elegant presence belies what she has experienced. At the tender age of 26, she was elected vice-president, with 68 percent of the votes. What made her so popular? Perhaps it was her personal struggle, having spent time in prison. Perhaps it was her efforts to publish an underground newspaper, which is what eventually led to her arrest. Perhaps it is her strong stance for freedom, democracy and justice.
Continue reading at:
A loud voice for Syria s freedom Features Daily Sabah?
Her calm voice and her simple, clear statements are what make Noura seem normal, ordinary. But the spark in her eyes, flitting from pain to anger, opens a window on what she has been through, what Syrians are going through. The subtext is one full of anguish and determination.