The sudden fall of Bashar-al Assad has left the Syrian capital in a state of stunned disbelief. Some residents emerged to take in the changed face of the city.
While the celebratory atmosphere in Damascus is palpable, there is an undercurrent of fear regarding the new armed groups in control, as many residents voiced concerns about the unknown future.
Members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham were out in force, attempting to assure a rattled population, including religious minorities, that they can bring stability to Syria.
We just want to feel the moment, said Siham Bader, as she joined the crowds wandering through the luxurious remnants of Assad's dictatorship, expressing both joy and uncertainty about the future.
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