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Wafa Mustafa's Fight for Syria's Missing

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 13

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  • Documenting Human Rights Advocacy — 1 source

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Wafa Mustafa's advocacy for Syria's missing is highlighted by the premiere of the documentary 'Maybe Tomorrow' at Sheffield DocFest. The film, co-directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Hamza Al-Kateab, chronicles Mustafa's personal quest to find her father, who was forcibly disappeared in 2013, and her broader fight for accountability for over 177,000 people disappeared in Syria.

What We Know — Key Points

  • According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, more than 177,000 people were forcibly disappeared in Syria between 2011 and 2025.
  • Wafa Mustafa's father was forcibly disappeared in 2013, motivating her advocacy.
  • The documentary 'Maybe Tomorrow', co-directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Hamza Al-Kateab, premiered at Sheffield DocFest.
  • The film 'Maybe Tomorrow' chronicles Wafa Mustafa's efforts to find her father and other missing Syrians.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Documenting Human Rights Advocacy
  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the profound personal and societal impact of enforced disappearances, emphasizing the resilience of women like Wafa Mustafa in their global fight for truth, accountability, and remembrance against state-sponsored human rights violations.

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