Syrian rebels release tens of thousands of prisoners as Assad's regime falls

Syrian rebels have freed tens of thousands of prisoners in the past 10 days as they advanced across the country, leading to the fall of President Bashar Assad. Many former detainees celebrated in the streets of Damascus after their release. Bashar Barhoum, a writer who faced execution, was among those freed. He expressed disbelief at his newfound freedom, stating he had not seen the sun during his seven months in prison. Videos showed prisoners joyfully escaping from their cells. While many celebrated, families of missing detainees waited anxiously outside prisons, hoping to find their loved ones. Some have been searching for relatives who have been missing since the conflict began in 2011.