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How a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria's Divisions and Hope for the Future

2025/6/3
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Haitham Nasrallah
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Hussein al-Yassin
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Mawaz Dawood
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Mohamed Khadir
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Mustafa Bakar
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Haitham Nasrallah: 作为一名在旧政权下工作了28年的消防员,我热爱我的工作,但现在我讨厌这身制服,因为它代表着过去。在阿萨德政权倒台后,虽然我的许多同事都逃离了,但我选择留下,希望能为新的叙利亚服务。当我看到白头盔带着更好的装备到来时,我感到震惊。起初,我们之间存在着不信任,他们怀疑我们与旧政权的暴行有关。尽管我们有丰富的经验,但他们似乎并不把我们当成平等的伙伴。 Mawaz Dawood: 我们现在使用着前政权消防员的厨房,但这并不意味着我们和他们一起吃饭。我们之间仍然存在着隔阂,这需要时间来弥合。 Hussein al-Yassin: 我向记者展示了我腹部的伤疤,这是旧政权袭击造成的,以此来证明我对新叙利亚的忠诚。 Mohamed Khadir: 我一生的梦想是成为一名消防员,但为旧政权工作期间,我被诬陷为恐怖分子并被投入监狱,我的堂兄在那里被折磨致死。尽管如此,在政权倒台后,我还是立即返回消防队,无偿地工作,因为我热爱这份工作。 Mustafa Bakar: 穆罕默德的故事让我深受感动,他是一位英雄。我们虽然在同一栋消防站里工作,却不了解彼此的过去。拆除消防站的砖墙是容易的,但消除我们之间的心理隔阂可能需要更长的时间。我以前就认识穆罕默德,但我不知道他经历了这么多。

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Despite their opposing sides during Syria's civil war, former regime firefighters and White Helmets now work together in a Damascus firehouse. The White Helmets, known for their rescue efforts, have superior equipment and higher salaries, creating an initial tension.
  • Coexistence of former regime firefighters and White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse
  • White Helmets possess better equipment
  • Salary disparity between groups

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After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)