Syria Marks New Era as Assad Departs Amid Celebrations
TL;DR
Thousands of Syrians gathered at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for the first Friday prayers since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant moment of celebration and freedom. Rebel leader Abu Mohammed Golani encouraged Syrians to stop work and join the prayers, which were led by interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir instead of a government-approved imam. The event symbolized a new era for Syria, with many attendees expressing hope for a brighter future. The day concluded with an impromptu street party in Ummayad Square.
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- Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria After Concluding He’d Lost War Bloomberg
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