How Syrians reacted to Damascus being 'freed' and Assad regime ousted

Syrians have been celebrating in the streets since the downfall of Assad's regime was announced.

Sunday 8 December 2024 13:00, UK

Syria

Why you can trust Sky News

Watch Next

Both young and old were seen coming together to mark the occasion by waving flags, cheering and praying.

Drone view of Syrians celebrating

‘Assad is like a zombie’

‘Assad is like a zombie’

Two people have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride "failed and crashed" in Birmingham.

Fairground ride 'failed and crashed' in Birmingham

Footage shows clearly marked Russian military vehicles on the road near Homs.

Russian troops seen in Syria

preview image

'Day of celebration' takes place in Syria

Crowds are rallying in Syrian cities on "Victory Friday" after the rebel leader called for mass celebrations to mark the end of the Assad regime.

Syrians celebrate 'Victory Friday'

Young fan Tinley named her favorite Swift tracks and commented on the singer’s love life.

Taylor Swift chats about Travis Kelce

UK map

Why are small businesses not shipping to NI?

Police footage shows the moment a truck smashed into the side of a fire engine that was responding to a separate collision on the motorway.

Dramatic motorway truck crash

Northeast region of US hit by lake-effect snow

US region hit by severe snow storms

The government projects that to deliver all that infrastructure will require investment of £40bn a year until 2030.

What’s inside Labour’s Net Zero plan?

What to know about France's new Prime Minister?

What to know about France's new PM?

Probable bird strike means plane has to return to airport moments after taking off

Probable bird strike just after take off

The leader of the revolution in Syria , Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, told people to "go to the streets to express their joy".

Syrians celebrate Assad's downfall

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner. Image: PA

What are Labour's housing plans?

What are businesses saying about the state of the economy?

'Small businesses need the support now'

Sky’s Stuart Ramsay followed a rebel soldier beneath a complex built by Syria's internal security services in the heart of the city of Homs.

Sky shown inside Syria's 'coffin' cells

Mother of US citizen freed in Syria says she is 'so happy'

'I'm so happy,' says mum of freed US man in Syria