Supporters of Syrian rebels raise flags at embassies worldwide

Supporters of Syrian rebels celebrated on December 8, 2024, by entering Syrian embassies in several countries to raise the rebel flag. In Madrid, about 150 people cheered as they replaced the Assad government flag with the rebel flag. In Athens, protesters hoisted the rebel flag from the Syrian embassy rooftop, while police detained four individuals. In Italy, rebels entered the ambassador's residence in Damascus, searching for pro-Assad troops and firing shots, but no one was harmed. The Syrian Foreign Ministry stated that its diplomatic missions will now serve all citizens in a new chapter of national history. Meanwhile, embassies in Indonesia and Hungary are taking measures to ensure the safety of their citizens.