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Thousands of Syrian Refugees Return from Turkey and Lebanon as Assad Regime Falls

Dec 8, 2024, 08:52 AM

Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime and the official fall of Damascus, Syrian refugees have begun returning to their homeland from neighboring countries. Reports indicate that thousands of refugees are crossing border points such as the Turkey-Syria border and the Masnaa crossing between Lebanon and Syria. Videos shared on social media show Syrians gathering and celebrating at these border crossings. The return of refugees has caused congestion at border gates, with large numbers of Syrians eager to return home. A rebel news channel reported that hundreds returned on December 8th alone. This marks the potential start of a broader repatriation of Syrians from Europe, Turkey, Lebanon, and other countries where they sought refuge during the conflict.