Syrians in Sydney celebrate end of Assad's rule as rebel forces take Damascus
Syrians in Sydney are celebrating the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad after rebel forces took Damascus. Many in the community expressed joy and relief, viewing this as a long-awaited change after years of conflict. Cousins Ammr Nakour and Bilal Al Kesm, who fled Syria as children, celebrated in the streets. They hope to return to Syria one day to help rebuild their homeland, which has been devastated by war. However, the Kurdish community in Australia is concerned about the situation in northern Syria. Many Kurdish families face dire conditions, with reports of clashes between Kurdish forces and rebel troops.