Syrian comedians embrace a new era with more freedoms

With former President Bashar al-Assad ousted from power, comedians in Syria see a new moment for their art form. They have been putting together shows at cafes and clubs across Damascus. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports on how these comedians are telling jokes that were unthinkable under the former regime.

This story originally aired on May 30, 2025.

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