More than a decade after Syrians first took to the streets, Assad has only tightened his grip on power. But determined survivors and advocates like Mazen Darwish are seeking accountability for the regime’s crimes. On a long, arduous road through European courts, they hope to put the truth on record – and shape a more hopeful future.

Nowhere to Hide is a podcast by the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin.

Host: Tobias Schneider

Scripting and production: Karam Shoumali, Eliza Apperly, Inji El Bakry, Tobias Schneider

Sound design and composition: Benjamin Nash

Editorial support: Katharina Nachbar, Amanda Pridmore

Illustrations: Molly Crabapple

Cover design: Sonya Sugrobova

We are grateful for generous support from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.

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