Syrians celebrate fall of Assad as regime change sparks reunions and reflections

theguardian.com

Syrians are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Moscow after decades of rule. Crowds are waving revolutionary flags and removing statues of Assad and his father, Hafez. Families are reuniting after years apart due to the regime's prison system. The article invites Syrian refugees and the diaspora to share their reactions to the regime change. It seeks to understand how this event has impacted their lives and whether they plan to return to Syria. The Guardian is collecting responses from Syrians worldwide, including those still in Syria. They encourage detailed accounts of personal experiences related to the fall of Assad.


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