Our Hearts Burned for Home
Uyghur Militants in Syria’s Civil War
By Emily Feng
What drove a few thousand men and women from the deserts and cities of western China to the front lines of Syria’s civil war? Journalist Emily Feng unearths the story of Uyghur exiles who fled China’s expanding police state—only to become a pivotal force behind the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
I am currently based in Washington D.C. Before that, I spent a decade living in Taipei, Taiwan and Beijing, China.
I’m attracted to how identity shapes our view of the world and the backstories behind the headlines. I love stories that explore the overlooked, quirky, and personality-driven side of news.
Get in contact
You can email me at emily.z.feng@gmail.com
I’m represented by Sylvie Carr at the Parse Agency. For book-related speaking engagements, please contact sc@parseagency.com.