Syrians celebrate as they explore ousted Assad's home in Damascus

Syrians are exploring the home of ousted president Bashar al-Assad in Damascus after his departure during a rapid offensive by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This marks the end of over 50 years of Assad family rule. Visitors expressed joy and defiance as they roamed the once-restricted residence, taking photos and collecting items left behind. Many described the home as a "museum" and reflected on the oppression they faced under Assad's regime. The situation in Syria remains dire, with ongoing power outages and economic struggles affecting the population. Despite this, the mood among those visiting the palace was celebratory, as they embraced a new chapter in their country's history.