'I'm going to go back and hopefully build Syria all over again'

Dozens of Syrians have gathered in Belfast to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime.

Former president Bashar al-Assad has fled the country following a rebel offensive and rumours are swirling over his whereabouts.

"We couldn't believe it, the feeling is unbelievable," Renad Soda told BBC News NI.

"I couldn't sleep all night watching the news, I'm really happy and I wish I can go back as soon as possible, as soon as everything calms down."

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8 December 2024

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