Following his release, 30-year-old Timmerman recounted the moment when armed men demolished his prison door and the subsequent journey he undertook in search of safety, reflecting on the stark realities of life for those who have endured Syria’s brutal regime.
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An American citizen, Travis Timmerman, was found near Damascus after being released from a Syrian prison as rebel forces took control of the country. Timmerman had spent seven months incarcerated and shared his frightening experience of liberation. Many inmates have been released since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which has been criticized for its brutal prison conditions.
Timmerman recounted the moment of his release, where armed men broke down his prison door, and reflected on his journey toward safety in Jordan. Despite the fear and uncertainty of the situation, he reported having been treated well during his detention, boasting of having access to food and communication with his family. As the dynamics in Syria shift dramatically with the fall of Assad, the experiences of those like Timmerman highlight the broader human rights concerns in the region.
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An American citizen, Travis Timmerman, was found near Damascus after being released from a Syrian prison as rebel forces took control of the country. Timmerman had spent seven months incarcerated and shared his frightening experience of liberation. Many inmates have been released since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which has been criticized for its brutal prison conditions.
Timmerman recounted the moment of his release, where armed men broke down his prison door, and reflected on his journey toward safety in Jordan. Despite the fear and uncertainty of the situation, he reported having been treated well during his detention, boasting of having access to food and communication with his family. As the dynamics in Syria shift dramatically with the fall of Assad, the experiences of those like Timmerman highlight the broader human rights concerns in the region.
