Syrians celebrate fall of Assad regime in London’s Piccadilly Circus

Around 100 Syrians gathered in London’s Piccadilly Circus to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime, which lasted over 50 years. The crowd waved flags and chanted after Assad fled Damascus on Sunday as insurgents entered the city. Many attendees expressed plans to return to Syria, feeling hopeful about rebuilding their country. They thanked the UK for its support during their time as refugees. One participant described the moment as historic, marking the end of a long dictatorship. Assad and his family have reportedly been granted asylum in Russia following their departure from Syria. The event in London highlighted the joy and relief felt by many Syrians in exile.