Aleppo: Behind the Headlines

From 7PM on Monday, April 28, we welcome Aleppo: Behind the Headlines at Niemetzstraße 1.

This evening of sound, story, and reflection brings together voices from Aleppo—across borders, borders crossed, and memories that refuse to fade.

There will be a live performance by Ahmad Ajouz, an oud player originally from Aleppo followed by a discussion where we will hear from three journalists and podcasters with deep ties to the city:

Hiba Obaid, born in Aleppo as a Palestinian, left the city in 2012.

Zuher Jazmati, born in Germany, spent every summer in Aleppo before the revolution—before the bombings.

They’ll respond to a recorded interview with journalist Asia Heider, who is also from Aleppo and recently visited the city and will share insights on the city’s current reality. 

From there, Hiba and Zuher will reflect on memory, displacement, and what Aleppo means to them today—especially from within the diaspora in Berlin.

There will be time to connect, reflect, and speak together after so bring your friends and your questions. Aleppo soap from a local family will be available, and snacks will be shared.

Time: Doors at 7PM. Performance starts 7:30PM. Panel 8:30PM.

Entry: Sliding scale 10 - 15 EUR. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All donations will go to Palestinian families in Al-Nayrab camp in Aleppo.