3. Breakthrough
Summary
Poonam Taneja travels to Syria to search for baby Salman, whose mother Aisha died in the ISIS stronghold of Bagus. She interviews David Eubank, who witnessed the aftermath, and speaks with women in Al-Hol camp who confirm Aisha likely perished in an airstrike. Despite hopes Salman survived as an orphan, witnesses and aid workers suggest he did not, leaving his grandfather with tragic news.
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Introduction: Unexpected sights in Antalya, Turkey
Meeting David Eubank: Dancing on a car in the rain
David's humanitarian work and the search for baby Salman
The fall of Baghouz and the fate of IS children
Entering the Al-Raj camp to search for Aisha and Salman
Navigating the camp and meeting a contact named DA
Interview with DA: Aisha's life under ISIS and her death
Discussing the mystery of Aisha's death and missing children
Visiting Nicole: A former IS supporter in the camp
Searching the Save the Children orphanage for Salman
Confronting other women in the camp about Aisha's fate
Reflections on the search and DA's past
Credits and preview of next episode
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