Syrian flees war in nick of time,

embraces life in Gainesville

'When he fled, the military and police only tortured and killed those actively involved in opposition. Now, the indiscriminate killing of civilians is commonplace. At least 37,000 people have been reported killed since the uprising in Syria began about 18 months ago. Herakka's hometown of Aleppo is at the center of the conflict.
When people refer to the situation in Syria, Herraka clarifies, "It is not a civil war — it is a revolution." '