Celebrations, guns on Syria streets after rebels overthrow govt, declare country 'free' | Photos

Crows of Syrians gathered in Damascus to celebrate the overthrowing of President Bashar al-Assad, chanting slogans and firing celebratory gunshots.

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Published on Dec 08, 2024 12:00 PM IST 14 Photos
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A bullet-riddled portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad adorning Hama's municipality building after it was defaced following the capture of the city by rebels.(AFP)

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Residents in Hama set ablaze a large banner bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad hanging on the facade of a municipal building.(AFP)

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Residents cheer Syrian anti-government fighters as they enter the west-central city of Hama.(AFP)

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Rebel forces shoot in the air as they celebrate in the central Syrian city of Homs.(AFP)

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A rebel fighter poses for a selfie picture in one of Hama's water wheels, or norias, after they captured the central Syrian city.(AFP)

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