Noura Al-Jizawi
Syrian activist and dissident who fled the Assad regime, survived detention and torture, and later became a target of transnational digital surveillance campaigns while in exile.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 20min
The rise of high-tech despotism
Noura Al-Jizawi, a Syrian activist who survived detention, torture, and exile, tells her story. She discusses crafting anonymous protest videos and the fear of being recognized online. She recounts state surveillance tactics, targeted spyware campaigns, and ongoing transnational harassment. She also talks about returning to Syria and rebuilding digital rights and civil society at home.
