Abdulsalam Jarroud
Gaziantep, Turkey
Abdulsalam Jarroud is a photojournalist and multimedia creator from Idlib, Syria, based in Gaziantep, Turkey. His work has been featured in Nieman Reports, The New Humanitarian, Al Jazeera English, and Bloomberg. He cove…
Seen in Al Jazeera, The New Humanitarian
Photos: Volunteers race against time to find earthquake survivors
The article reports on the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which have resulted in over 40,000 deaths. As the search for survivors becomes increasingly bleak, rescue efforts persist despite the dropping temperatures. Displaced individuals are facing harsh conditions, living in tents in open-air areas. Volunteers, including those affected by the disaster, are providing support, with individuals like Abdul Kareem assisting in building tents for AFAD. The article highlights the determination of locals to aid in the recovery process, with a focus on the city of Gaziantep, which, while not as severely impacted as other areas, still experienced significant destruction in neighborhoods like Ibrahimli. One volunteer, Levant, expresses a change of heart, deciding to stay and help in Turkey rather than emigrating to Europe.
In Türkiye, earthquake reawakens Syrian refugees’ trauma
The article covers the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6, 2023. Photographer Abdulsalam Jarroud, a Syrian refugee, recounts the traumatic experience and the reawakening of past traumas from the Syrian civil war. The death toll exceeded 20,000, with rescue efforts hampered by winter weather and logistical challenges. Turkish President Erdoğan acknowledged the shortcomings in the response. The geopolitical situation complicates aid delivery to Syria, especially to rebel-held areas. The article also shares personal stories of those affected, like Bakier Soulo and Mohammed al-Ali, and the efforts of Turkish social worker Ayşe Fatma Gülerim. The narrative is accompanied by Jarroud's photographs, capturing the desolation and the community's self-help initiatives amidst delayed external assistance.