Description
World Questions offers a rare chance to hear a new Syrian generation debate its future.
The programme is presented by the BBC’s chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, and features a panel and questioners of young Syrians from within the country – and those living abroad.
Up for debate: economic sanctions, education, civil war, foreign intervention, the plight of refugees and how best to achieve a lasting peace.
The panel includes:
Karim Khwanda: Businessman and analyst
Masa Akbik: TV Presenter, Syrian Satellite Channel
Ismail Alabdullah: Volunteer with the Syria Civil Defence
Omar Alshogre: Human rights activist
BBC World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council.
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