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The White Helmets: Adapting to New Challenges in Post-Regime Syria

Published on April 26, 2025
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During Syria's long civil war, the White Helmets were known for running into harms way, rescuing civilians from the aftermath of regime attacks. Now with the regime gone, the famed organization is finding a new mission with new challenges. We go to Damascus to see them in action.

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The White Helmets sit in their rescue vehicles in Homs, Syria. Yahya Nemah for NPR hide caption

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The White Helmets sit in their rescue vehicles in Homs, Syria.

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