Asma’s choice We call her Emma Ep3

Sweet Bobby by The Observer

Jul 21, 202643:24Society & Culture

In 2011, the Arab Spring hits Syria and Asma has a decision to make: speak out in favour of the popular revolution or stay loyal to the regime. But what choice did she really have? We call her Emma is a 6 part original s...

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