A Fight for the Truth
Ali Haj Suleiman
This exhibition by photojournalist Ali Haj Suleiman follows the relentless search of Syrian families for their disappeared loved ones. Rooted in his own experience, with his father missing in the regime’s prisons for more than a decade, the work reflects both personal loss and collective struggle. The images portray the emotional toll of absence while revealing the quiet strength of those who refuse to be silenced.
Through this intimate testimony, the photographs illuminate a universal demand for truth and justice in the aftermath of conflict. They serve as a record of resilience and suffering, while calling for recognition of the enduring need for dignity, accountability, and closure.
The Fall of the Executioner
At the Gates of Hell
A Stolen Life
Surviving the Past
Seeking Hope
A Message on a Prison Wall
The Names Testify
Have You Seen My Sons?
Tears haven’t left Damascus
Present Though Absent
They Will Not Be Forgotten
The Abyss of Loss
Escape into Life
Where Are They?
A Delayed Homeland
An Imprisoned Sky
The Brutality of Objects
Powerless
From the Rooftop of Sednaya
Searching for Hope
Armored Walls
Chasing a Mirage
Behind Disfigured Bodies
Bodies Piled Up
Awaiting the Truth
Ali Haj Suleiman is a Syrian photojournalist from Idlib, whose career began at the age of fourteen and has spanned over a decade. At just twenty-five, he has worked with organisations such as Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Syria Campaign, as well as major outlets including Getty Images and Al Jazeera English. His work captures the human dimension of war, focusing on resilience, loss and dignity. Through both photography and multimedia reports, Ali has become a vital witness to the ongoing Syrian conflict.