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Al Jazeera
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Justin Salhani

UNCOVERED: Syrians who fled home rejoice at assad s ouster although some are cautious - Caught on Camera

People people celebrate at Masnaa Border Crossing between Lebanon and Syria after Syrian opposition fighters announced they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad, December 8, 2024 [Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters]

Beirut, Lebanon – Youssef Salah and Mohammad Mahmoud exchanged joyful cheek kisses from their motorbikes in Cola Roundabout, a busy transport hub in Beirut.

“Today is the best morning,” the smiling Mahmoud, 20, said. “We feel the biggest joy,” he gestured at Ali al-Abed, 20, who was seated behind him.

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