First Person: Syrian migrant shipwreck survivor vows to reconstruct shattered country
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By The National staff
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January 13, 2025 12:00 PM
A Syrian man who survived a deadly migrant shipwreck off the coast of Italy has vowed to return to his war-torn homeland and help rebuild it.
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, was one of 150 migrants who were rescued at sea after their boat capsized. He said that he had been trying to reach Europe for a better life.
“I saw many people die in the sea,” he said. “It was a terrible experience. But I am alive, and I am determined to make a difference in my country.”
The man said that he had been inspired by the resilience of the Syrian people, who have endured years of war and displacement.
“I believe that my country can be rebuilt,” he said. “It will not be easy, but it is possible. We have the strength and the determination to do it.”
The man said that he plans to use his skills as an engineer to help rebuild Syria’s infrastructure.
“I want to help my country to become a better place,” he said. “I want to create a future for my children, and for all the children of Syria.”
The man’s story is a reminder of the desperate struggle that many migrants face in their search for a better life.
It is also a story of hope, and of the resilience of the human spirit.
First Person: Syrian migrant shipwreck survivor vows to reconstruct shattered country
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