Syrians in Homs have recently been observed engaging in acts reminiscent of the pro-democracy protests that took place during the Arab Spring over a decade ago. Videos that have been geolocated show residents of Homs, which is Syria's third-largest city, tearing down posters of President Bashar al-Assad and his father, former President Hafez al-Assad. These actions were carried out on the gates of the Officers' Club located in the city center.
This display of defiance echoes a significant moment from the Arab Spring in Syria, specifically in 2011, when pro-democracy demonstrators similarly tore down Assad posters from the same gates. The symbolism of this act is not lost on those who remember the events of the Arab Spring and the aspirations for change that were prevalent at that time.
