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According to a DeirEzzor24 reporter , the Al-Hamidiyah and Sheikh Yassin neighborhoods in Deir Ezzor city are experiencing a growing movement of residents returning to their homes despite the significant challenges they face, including destruction and dilapidated infrastructure.
Our reporter said that most returning families are seeking to rebuild their homes and restore what was left behind by years of war, a move that reflects a desire to live and a commitment to their land.
In an interview conducted by DeirEzzor24 Network, Mr. Amer Al-Masloukh explained that approximately 10% of the residents of Al-Hamidiyah neighborhood have returned to their homes and have already begun repair and construction work.
Al-Masloukh confirmed that the neighborhood is experiencing a daily and continuous return of residents , while some services are gradually being restored, encouraging many to consider returning.
He indicated that the neighborhood still lacks lighting and is filled with dirt, explaining that the pitch darkness at night causes great suffering for residents. Solar-powered lighting is one of the most prominent demands residents are making of the Syrian government, given its importance in facilitating their daily lives and enhancing their sense of security.
Dr. Rashed Al-Bayram, a resident of the Sheikh Yassin neighborhood who recently returned to his home after being displaced in 2012, said, “I found my house destroyed and stolen by the forces of the former Assad regime. I have begun repairing it and am preparing to open a clinic and resume my work.”
Al-Bayram emphasized that the biggest obstacle to residents’ return is the high prices of building materials and labor wages, which makes it difficult for many to begin rebuilding their homes. He called on the relevant authorities to provide the necessary facilities and support to accelerate the pace of return.
This gradual return of residents to their neighborhoods in Deir Ezzor, despite all the difficulties, embodies a sense of hope and a sincere desire to restore life to the war-torn city. They await further support to improve services and provide the necessary elements for a decent living for the returning residents.
