Syrians in New Brunswick reflect on future as civil war ends

Syrians in New Brunswick are reflecting on their future after the recent fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Some are considering returning to Syria, while others plan to visit but remain committed to their lives in Canada. Celebrations erupted in Saint John as many expressed mixed emotions about the end of the civil war. Reham Abazid, who arrived in Canada in 2016, emphasized her desire for her children to grow up in New Brunswick, despite the pull of their homeland. Others, like Siwar Jneid, are planning trips back to Syria to reconnect with family. While they celebrate the regime's collapse, many acknowledge the ongoing challenges and losses faced by those still in Syria.