Syrians came out to celebrate what was being dubbed “Victory Friday” on Dec. 13, with video here showing the scene in Hama.

In a Telegram post, insurgent leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, encouraged Syrians to gather in the streets to express their joy at the victory.

Footage posted by Al-Askare shows a huge crowd in Assi Square in Hama, with many waving Syrian flags.

Other footage posted by Al-Askare shows crowds celebrating in Damascus.

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In the early days of popular revolt against the Assad regime, Friday prayers were often a focal point for protests.

This week, relatives of missing prisoners searched a notorious prison for their loved ones who had been held by the regime – but by Thursday, aide workers reported that none had been found.

Credit: Al-Askare via Storyful

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