Yara Sabri in "I Have a Question": My Syrian identity cannot be taken away by anyone

In a transparent and emotional interview, Syrian artist Yara Sabri appeared on the “I Have a Question” program with media figure Muhammad Qais, in a dialogue that was broadcast on Al-Mashhad channel on YouTube on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Yara Sabry talks about the pain of alienation and the death of her mother Yara revealed her personal suffering due to the Syrian war, especially after the death of her mother, the great artist Thanaa Debsi, and her inability to say goodbye to her due to her forced distance from Syria.

Yara expressed the deep pain caused by her mother’s passing, stressing that being away from home imposes tragedies on a person that are difficult to overcome. She said: “I wished I could have been with my mother in her last days, but circumstances forced this painful distance on me.”

Yara Sabri: “My Syrian identity cannot be taken away” Yara spoke about the details of her trip to Canada after she was prevented from renewing her Syrian passport, due to accusations of treason and supporting terrorism, accusations she strongly denied.

Yara confirmed her adherence to her Syrian identity, saying: “I am Syrian whether you like it or not, with or without a passport.”

Sabry explained that the choice to immigrate to Canada came after years of living in a state of instability, and she said: “I needed security for me and my family. I lived four years in Canada to obtain Canadian citizenship, but my Syrian identity remains a part of my soul and no party can take it away.”

Yara also denied rumors that she had received bribes to change her political stance, stressing her right to express her opinion as a Syrian citizen, independent of any political party.

Will Yara Sabri return to Syria? Regarding the possibility of her return to Syria, Yara explained that she does not see any real change that would provide security for the Syrian people, which makes the thought of returning unlikely at the present time.

She said: “Returning to Syria? We will all return. If there is no safety for all the people, then returning has no meaning.”

Despite being away from home, Yara confirmed that she is grateful for her current life in Canada, where she was able to build her artistic career and continue to present works that are loved and admired by the public.

“I am happy with my life now, but Syria will always be in my heart,” she said.