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Post-Assad euphoria still palpable in Damascus, despite concerns

Contrary to prevailing apprehension among Syrians in the diaspora and public figures, many of the capital's residents are still overwhelmed with enthusiasm.

Post-Assad euphoria still palpable in Damascus, despite concerns

A torn poster of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, father of Bashar, on the facade of a building in Damascus after the fall of the regime. (Credit: Obeda Jbara/L'Orient Today)

Ahmad al-Sharaa's first address to the nation on Jan. 30 immediately caused a stir among Syrians in the diaspora, many forced into exile during Assad's dictatorship, who scrutinized the speech and warned of the threat of another...
Ahmad al-Sharaa's first address to the nation on Jan. 30 immediately caused a stir among Syrians in the diaspora, many forced into exile during Assad's dictatorship, who scrutinized the speech and warned of the threat of another...