ERTNews has reported from Damascus, Syria, capturing the celebrations of residents after the departure of Bashar al-Assad. The footage shows members of the Free Syrian Army and jubilant locals, marking a possible turning point for the city after years of conflict. As the city faces a curfew, many returning citizens express a newfound sense of freedom, describing this moment as historic since the Syrian civil war began in 2011. The report highlights the long-suffered oppression under Assad’s regime and the hope for a brighter future.