The article illustrates the emotional return of a passenger to Syria after fourteen years amid the end of Assad's regime. The flight is marked by celebratory chants, reflecting a newfound freedom among the Syrian people. Under previous oppressive rule, dissent was dangerous, but now there's a mix of joy and grief in returning home. The author expresses a desire to reconnect with the country and understand the sentiments of Syrians as they face the prospects of rebuilding their lives and society.
The song has become a classic in the months since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria last December, highlighting a newfound sense of freedom among passengers.
Under the autocratic rule of Hafez al-Assad and his son Bashar, any hint of dissent meant prison and torture, forcing Syrians to speak in code about their true feelings.
Like many on my flight home after fourteen years, I felt a mix of joy and grief, eager to see family and understand how others felt about rebuilding.
The atmosphere in Damascus was electric with hope and celebration, as arriving passengers sang and waved flowers and flags, showing a deep emotional connection to their homeland.
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