Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees begin return home after civil war ends

Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are returning home after the end of a 13-year civil war. Many gathered at the Lebanese border, with reports indicating that around 34,000 have returned in the first eight months of 2024. The recent fall of President Bashar al-Assad has prompted this movement. Rebels took control of Damascus, leading to celebrations among supporters and the flight of Assad and his family to Moscow. The United Nations expects spontaneous returns to continue into 2025. However, the situation remains uncertain, with concerns about potential instability and further displacement in Syria.