VOICED : Civilians brave dangers to wait out IS exit from Syria's Raqa

What forced families in Raqqa to return to the city despite the dangers?

• The availability of jobs in the city

• The inability to survive in camps

• The promise of new housing

• The presence of international aid organizations

Who are the forces advancing to recapture Raqqa?

• The Syrian Democratic Forces and their allies

• The Turkish army

• The United Nations peacekeepers

• The Russian military

What are some of the shortages faced by civilians remaining in Raqqa?

• Lack of medical supplies

• No access to clean water

• Shortage of food items like bread and flour

• Limited educational facilities

What caused Ahmed, the 11-year-old boy, to stop speaking?

• Witnessing violence and trauma

• Separation from his family

• A physical injury

• Lack of education

What difficult choice do civilians face as US-backed forces advance?

• Choosing between different humanitarian aid organizations

• Choosing between joining the military or fleeing

• Deciding to stay in underresourced camps or live in danger

• Selecting a new government to support