"There was a nightmare and it’s gone," said Mohammed al-Azzam, 37, from Hama, celebrating the fall of Assad's regime, reflecting the widespread relief and hope for a better future.
Syrian state television abruptly switched to hosting rebels on air, declaring, "Syria has regained its freedom," offering a stark contrast to their earlier broadcast of false army successes.
On one hand, joy was palpable in the streets of Damascus, but on the other, a local resident noted, "The streets are empty; no one is even walking," illustrating mixed emotions of celebration and fear.
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