My producer @tala_alrajjal has been back to Damascus, her birthplace, to reconnect with family and explore what life is like on the ground, more than a year and a half after Assad's fall:
I have long admired the rich history of Syria & its extraordinary contribution to the civilization of the world.
The Syrian people have shown extraordinary resilience through years of hardship. They should not have to carry the burden of recovery alone.
The international community must match their determination with sustained support & assistance.
It’s been a stunning week for #Syria on the global stage, between President Trump lifting the last restriction on doing business with the country and President Macron becoming the first Western leader to visit Damascus. I take a closer look at why all eyes are on #Syria as the key economic story of this region: