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Syrian Influencer Leaves Denmark for Syria Over Rainbow Flags at Children’s School

Her announcement, shared to millions on TikTok, has been confirmed by Swedish media.

Overview

  • Salma Naddaf said rainbow flags at her children’s school and LGBTQ influence prompted her decision to depart Denmark after 11 years.
  • She documented packing, farewells and an airport departure in an emotional TikTok video viewed millions of times.
  • Expressen reported that Naddaf confirmed she has returned to Syria with her family.
  • Naddaf fled Syria in 2014 and has built a large following with Arabic-language craft and home-decor content, with about 3 million TikTok followers and roughly 10 million across platforms.
  • Coverage notes concerns about returning to Syria, citing ongoing instability and reports that homosexuality is illegal there with potential prison terms.