Who Stays When Liberals Leave?

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Who Stays When Liberals Leave?

TL;DR

  • Majid practiced public interest law in Damascus for 20 years.
  • His practice focused on defending asylum seekers, political prisoners, and those on death row.
  • He was imprisoned in 2009 by the Syrian government for "weakening the sentiment" of the nation due to his humanitarian work.
  • Majid served two years and was released in 2011 under a special amnesty.
  • His release occurred shortly before the Syrian uprising began.