VOICED : Syria defector swaps army trumpet

Ali, a former Syrian Army band member, defected to join the rebels in Aleppo after witnessing injustices. He connected with other defectors online and joined the Free Syrian Army. The rebels welcome defectors daily, providing them with identification papers. Ali hopes to return to music in a peaceful future.

What were some of the injustices Ali witnessed while serving in the army?

How does Ali envision his future after the war?