In 2011, the Arab Spring hits Syria and Asma has a decision to make: speak out in favour of the popular revolution or stay loyal to the regime. But what choice did she really have?
We call her Emma is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer.
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Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou
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