Syrian Canadians celebrate in Calgary after fall of Assad government

Hundreds of Syrian Canadians celebrated in Calgary after the recent collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government. This marks a significant change after nearly 14 years of civil war and over 50 years of Assad family rule. Many attendees expressed joy and disbelief at the news. They shared feelings of newfound freedom and hope for a better future in Syria. Some, like Fatima Alokda, emphasized the importance of this moment for Syrians everywhere. While they now call Canada home, many Syrian Canadians hope to return to visit family in Syria when it is safe. They expressed gratitude for the support they have received in Canada during their time away from home.