Banks and shops reopen in Damascus as life returns to post-Assad normal in Syria

   Source: Al Jazeera Dec 11, 2024 No Comments


In Damascus, a new chapter unfolds as residents and opposition fighters collaborate to restore the city after the fall of the Assad regime. Streets bustle with activity at M Square, where volunteers clean and rebuild. High school students encourage their peers to join efforts in shaping Syria's future.

While opposition forces ensure security across the capital, life steadily returns to normal. Banks and bazaars, including the historic Hamidia Bazaar, reopen, marking a return to commerce and daily routines. Shopkeepers, like Wasim, celebrate reconnecting with the world after years of isolation. Iconic spots like the Bakdash ice cream shop draw jubilant crowds celebrating their newfound freedom.

At the eastern end of the bazaar, the historic Umayyad Mosque welcomes visitors from across Syria for the first time in years. Amid this revitalization, the Syrian flag now bears a green stripe and an additional star, symbolizing a new era of hope and unity for the country.

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