The Free Syrian Army flag, with its red, black, white, and green colors, adorned the streets of Aleppo as Syrian rebel forces took control of the northern city in a swift offensive against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Residents expressed a mix of hope, joy, and apprehension as they returned to a city ravaged by years of conflict, including severe destruction caused by regime and Russian forces during the civil war.
Displaced resident Mohammed Ali Joudeh shared his disbelief at the long-awaited moment of returning to Aleppo, emphasizing the collective concern among residents about the ongoing airstrikes and their hopes for a Syria free from the Assad regime.
