Hundreds of Syrians living in Turkey gathered in Ankara to celebrate after rebel forces claimed to have taken control of Damascus. The mood was one of jubilation as the crowds waved flags, chanted slogans, and danced in the streets, expressing their joy at what they viewed as the “fall of Assad.”
The atmosphere was electric as people hugged each other, tears of joy streaming down their faces. Many in the crowd had family members still in Syria and were overcome with emotion at the news of rebel forces’ purported victory.
The celebrations in Ankara were a stark contrast to the devastation and turmoil that has ravaged Syria for years. The conflict has left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced, with the Assad regime accused of numerous human rights abuses.
As the sun set over the city, the celebration continued into the night, with music blaring and fireworks illuminating the sky. For the Syrians living in Turkey, this was a moment of hope and solidarity, a fleeting respite from the hardships they face in their adopted country.
The fallout from the rebel forces’ claim to have taken control of Damascus remains to be seen, but for now, the Syrians in Ankara basked in the joy of what they perceived as a significant victory in their homeland.
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