The Syrian Civil War Pt.7: Life Under ISIS in Raqqa

Conflicted returns with another episode in our series on the Syrian
Civil War, welcoming a new guest onto the show to tell us about her
experiences of living life under ISIS in the city of Raqqa – Rania
Ali. Rania tells us about her experiences growing up in Raqqa, and
the city's rich history - a place of conflict throughout the
centuries. As the Arab Spring protests began, Rania became
involved, and she details the secretive nature of organizing
protests under a repressive regime. She tells us about the
development of the conflict in Syria, the impact of the Free Syrian
Army's liberation of the city in 2013, telling us about her
family's exodus from Raqqa, and the devastation upon their return.
But a key memory for Rania in the conflict was the rise of ISIS.
She tells us about the resilience and courage of her community,
particularly the women who organized protests and resisted the
extremist regime, despite the grave risks involved. We hear about
her harrowing experiences living during the ISIS caliphate, the
threats she faced, and her eventual escape from the city, alongside
the thrilling and tragic stories of her friends. New Conflicted
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