The heart of Damascus displays a striking change - three-starred revolutionary banners now fly high above its main squares signaling hope for a different future
Citizens of the Syrian capital experienced a mix of feelings yesterday‚ when Bashar al-Assad left power (an event that shocked many long-time residents of the city). The streets filled with both happy crowds and careful watchers: some dancing others just looking around in dis-belief.
Today marked the first time many local people dared to step outside their homes to see the citys new look - a sight that left them speechless. The quick-paced developments created an odd mix of joy and worry about whats coming next; many wonder if the new leadership can make good on its promises
The sudden switch in power happened in early morning hours on Dec 8th - leaving everyone surprised by its speed and scale. Now Damascus looks different with fresh symbols of change visible everywhere‚ but people still cant fully process these fast-moving events