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Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniDecember 8, 2025 at 04:22 PM
Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story
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In December 2025, Mohamad Yamen, a 20-year-old from Damascus, Syria, reflected on the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall. As a child, Yamen and his family fled Jobar in 2013 after the Assad regime destroyed it, relocating to Damascus. On December 8, 2024, Yamen joined jubilant crowds in the streets of Damascus as rebel forces advanced on the capital, marking the end of the regime. He recalls the joy and chaos of that night, with defected soldiers abandoning their posts. Yamen then witnessed Ahmed al-Sharaa, the future president, entering the Umayyad Mosque. He expressed hope for liberation for others, including the people of Palestine.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Deraa 40% Aleppo 50% Syria ×350% Bashar al-Assad ×260% Mohamad Yamen ×480%

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syria 90% liberation 80% al-assad regime 80% damascus 70% rebel forces 60% future 50% hope 50% post-assad 40%

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Aleppo

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