An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin

Afrin, Syria – When Dilshad Hamdo walked into the home his father built 30 years ago, there was no place to sit. The stone walls were intact, but the rooms had been stripped bare. Yet, standing in the empty space, there was still a strong sense of relief at being back home.

“I have a lot of memories in this house with my extended family. There is nothing like the house and the l...