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Ed Scarce, The Daily Dot
Mon, 12/16/2024 - 4:00pm

Not all heroes wear capes or end up in Marvel movies. Syrian pilot Ragheed Ahmed Al-Tatari outlasted both murderous Assads, father and son, and was finally freed from prison last week after spending 43 years in prison. Source: Algomhor In news that shook social media, the Syrian opposition announced today the release of the heroic Syrian pilot Ragheed Ahmed Al-Tatari after spending 43 years in Syrian prisons. A recent photo of him has been circulated showing his advanced age, which has aroused feelings of sympathy and admiration for his courage and steadfastness. This brave stance cost him his freedom, but it turned him into an icon of steadfastness against tyranny. Al-Tatari spent more than four decades in captivity, suffering harsh prison conditions that deprived him of his freedom and his family. Nevertheless, he remained a symbol of hope and steadfastness in the face of injustice. The news of Al-Tatari's release was widely welcomed on social media, with followers praising his courage and continued resistance to oppression. The platforms were filled with congratulations and supportive comments for him and his family after long years of waiting. read more

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    Al-Tatari's incarceration began in 1980 when he refused to follow military orders to bomb civilian areas in Hama during the city's protests.
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