Critical Cases: My Diaries in the Syrian Revolution - Hadi al-Abdullah

This book titled “Critical Cases: From My Diaries in the Syrian Revolution 2011-2019” by Hadi al-Abdullah, a Syrian journalist born in Homs in 1987, chronicles his experiences as a citizen journalist during the Syrian Revolution. The book recounts his firsthand accounts of the war’s brutality, including the siege of Homs and battles in Al-Qusair, while documenting the suffering of civilians. Using pseudonyms like “Samir Fathi” to evade arrest, he exposed atrocities, such as Hezbollah’s involvement, with a narrative style that captures both heroism and human vulnerability. The work is a vivid testimony, not a historical record, dedicated to martyrs like Raed Fares and Khaled al-Issa, reflecting the revolution’s sacrifices and aspirations for freedom. Its raw, personal stories, including surviving a shrapnel injury, make it a compelling resource for understanding the Syrian struggle through the eyes of a journalist who risked everything to tell the truth.