Damascus, a land of contrasts, was the scene of intense and tumultuous celebrations following the announced fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Striking images captured the excitement in the capital, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of a new page for Syria.
Rebels, led by radical Islamists, declared the “liberation” of Damascus, ending more than five decades of uncontested rule by the Assad family. The city’s streets filled with euphoric protesters, shouting “Allahu Akbar” in joy and relief. The echo of gunfire echoed, symbolically marking the end of a dark chapter in Syrian history.
The scenes of jubilation and brotherhood in Umayyad Square were marked by palpable emotion. The radiant and tearful faces of the Syrians testified to the renewed hope and the emotion aroused by this historic event. Amer Batha, a resident of Damascus, expressed his joy and disbelief at this long-awaited moment: “This is the beginning of a new story for Syria,” he confided, torn between emotion and joy.
The statements of the rebels on Syrian public television made official the fall of the “tyrant Bashar al-Assad” and proclaimed the liberation of the capital. Political prisoners were released, and a call to preserve the assets of the “free” Syrian state was launched. The flight of President Assad, confirmed by the director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, marked a crucial step in this tormented page of the country’s history.
This historic uprising did not fail to attract the attention of the international community. US President Joe Biden is closely following these extraordinary events in Syria, signaling the importance and impact of this transition on the global stage.
On this momentous day in Damascus, the Syrian people celebrate the fall of an authoritarian regime and look forward to a better future marked by peace, freedom, and democracy. The images of these celebrations will remain etched in memories, symbolizing the hope and resilience of the Syrian people in the face of adversity and oppression.