Prisoners celebrate freedom as Syrian jails open following regime collapse

On Sunday, prisoners in Syria celebrated their unexpected freedom as they emerged from notorious jails following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government. Families reunited with loved ones who had been missing for years, expressing joy and disbelief. Videos showed freed prisoners running through the streets of Damascus, holding up fingers to indicate their years in captivity. Many were confused about the regime's fall, with one prisoner exclaiming, "We toppled the regime!" as they celebrated. Rebels targeted prisons during their recent offensive, successfully opening facilities like Sednaya prison. Reports included emotional reunions, with families arriving from afar to meet released relatives, some of whom had been imprisoned for over a decade.