Eleven years after fleeing Syria amid President Bashar al-Assad’s violent crackdown on protests, journalist Lina Sinjab returns to Damascus, reporting the regime’s fall. Reflecting on past fears of arrest and torture, she shares the atmosphere of joy in the capital despite concerns over Islamist rebel control. With public institutions protected from looting and assurances made to minority communities, the future of Syria remains uncertain as celebrations mark a new chapter in the country’s turbulent history.

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