Celebrate in Rhineland-Palatinate: The fall of Assad's regime causes cheers!

Celebrate in Rhineland-Palatinate: The fall of Assad's regime causes cheers!

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the citizens in Rhineland-Palatinate reacted euphorically to the fall of the Syrian Assad government. In Mainz, around 1,000 people gathered on Schillerplatz to celebrate the change of power. A demonstration with only 100 participants was originally planned, but the news of the end of the 13-year civil war in Syria attracted numerous people. These demonstrations are part of a worldwide celebration, such as SWR reported .

In addition, a car bodies with more than 300 vehicles took place in Koblenz, which drove through the city center. The police presence was particularly strong to ensure that traffic was not excessively disturbed. In Landau too, there was a peaceful rally with around 70 participants in the morning, as the police confirmed. These meetings show that the people in Rhineland-Palatinate react with great interest and hope of developments in Syria.

Security in Syria remains questionable

Despite the celebrations, there are still legitimate concerns about security in Syria. According to a report by the Rhineland-Palatinate refugee council, the situation in the country remains tense and unstable. The document emphasizes that returnees from Germany are still at risk in many parts of Syria, since the humanitarian conditions and security policy conditions are considered unsafe. These concerns are particularly important in order to show a realistic image of the situation in Syria, such as is explained here.