Journalism in Syria is changing but the fear that once defined it hasn’t fully disappeared.

Natacha Danon, journalist and executive director of Syria Direct, reflects on reporting under the Assad regime, where protecting sources meant relying on encrypted tools and anonymity. Today, while access and openness have improved, many journalists still navigate unspoken red lines and lingering risks. Is this a real turning point for press freedom, or just a temporary opening?

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