In pics: Syrians celebrate as President Bashar al-Assad ousted

Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:11 am IST

As Islamist-led rebels marched into Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, sparking jubilation throughout the nation.

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The Syrian football association changed the national team's uniform and insignia from red to green in response to rebels overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad's government. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:11 am IST

The Syrian football association changed the national team's uniform and insignia from red to green in response to rebels overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad's government.

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A bullet-riddled portrait of Al-Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by rebels.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:11 am IST

A bullet-riddled portrait of Al-Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by rebels.(AFP)

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Syrian-Americans and supporters in US' Michigan celebrate after the fall of Assad's regime in Syria. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Syrian-Americans and supporters in US' Michigan celebrate after the fall of Assad's regime in Syria. (Reuters)

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People celebrate at Umayyad Square in Damascus.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People celebrate at Umayyad Square in Damascus.(AFP)

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People remove the Syrian flag from the entrance of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's Al-Muhajirin residence in Damascus on Sunday. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People remove the Syrian flag from the entrance of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's Al-Muhajirin residence in Damascus on Sunday. (AFP)

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Syrian rebel fighters celebrate at the entrance of Homs province early on December 8, 2024, (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Syrian rebel fighters celebrate at the entrance of Homs province early on December 8, 2024, (AFP)

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Syrians living in Turkey celebrate after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, in Istanbul, Turkey, December 8, 2024.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Syrians living in Turkey celebrate after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, in Istanbul, Turkey, December 8, 2024.(REUTERS)

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Syrian-Americans and supporters celebrate after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. December 8, 2024. REUTERS(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Syrian-Americans and supporters celebrate after Syrian rebels announced that they had ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. December 8, 2024. REUTERS(REUTERS)

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Local residents cheer as the gather on a street in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Local residents cheer as the gather on a street in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana.(AFP)

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Syrians across the world celebrated after the rebels announced that they have ousted president Bashar al-Assad from Syria. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:11 am IST

Syrians across the world celebrated after the rebels announced that they have ousted president Bashar al-Assad from Syria. (Reuters)

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