Syrian rebels release tens of thousands of prisoners as Assad's rule ends
Syrian rebels have freed tens of thousands of prisoners in the past 10 days as they advanced across the country, ending President Bashar Assad's 50-year rule. Many former detainees celebrated in the streets of Damascus after their release. Among those freed was Bashar Barhoum, who had been imprisoned for seven months. He expressed disbelief at his freedom, stating he had not seen the sun until that day. Videos showed prisoners joyfully escaping from their cells. While many celebrated, families of detainees waited anxiously outside prisons, hoping to find their loved ones. Some expressed their ongoing search for relatives who had been missing for years, highlighting the uncertainty that remains despite the recent changes.