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.


POS AH 756 01The Fall of the ExecutionerPOS AH 756 01
POS AH 756 02At the Gates of HellPOS AH 756 02
POS AH 756 03A Stolen LifePOS AH 756 03
POS AH 756 04Surviving the PastPOS AH 756 04
POS AH 756 05Seeking HopePOS AH 756 05
POS AH 756 06A Message on a Prison WallPOS AH 756 06
POS AH 756 07The Names TestifyPOS AH 756 07
POS AH 756 08Have You Seen My Sons?POS AH 756 08
POS AH 756 09Tears haven’t left DamascusPOS AH 756 09
POS AH 756 10Present Though AbsentPOS AH 756 10
POS AH 756 11They Will Not Be ForgottenPOS AH 756 11
POS AH 756 12The Abyss of LossPOS AH 756 12
POS AH 756 13Escape into LifePOS AH 756 13
POS AH 756 14Where Are They?POS AH 756 14
POS AH 756 15A Delayed HomelandPOS AH 756 15
POS AH 756 16An Imprisoned SkyPOS AH 756 16
POS AH 756 17The Brutality of ObjectsPOS AH 756 17
POS AH 756 18PowerlessPOS AH 756 18
POS AH 756 19From the Rooftop of SednayaPOS AH 756 19
POS AH 756 20Searching for HopePOS AH 756 20
POS AH 756 21Armored WallsPOS AH 756 21
POS AH 756 22Chasing a MiragePOS AH 756 22
POS AH 756 23Behind Disfigured BodiesPOS AH 756 23
POS AH 756 24Bodies Piled UpPOS AH 756 24
POS AH 756 25Awaiting the TruthPOS AH 756 25
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Ali Haj suleiman

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.