Syria news: Syrians living in Ottawa react to fall of Assad [Video]

It’s a monumental turning point in Syria as President Bashar Al-Assad’s reign came to an end this past week, along with a 13-year civil war. Families here in Ottawa took to the streets to celebrate the news.

Ottawa is home to thousands of Syrian residents, most of whom had to flee their country to start a new life during President Assad’s reign.

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Now there is optimism as many hope it will soon be possible to return home.

Aeman Alkadour, owner of Alkadour Sweets located in Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, arrived in Canada in 2016.

“It is freedom, finally,” Alkadour said.

At his bakery, he’s handing out free sweets because of the freedom in his home country.

“Now I know I can go to visit Syria. I can bring my children to see grandfather,” he added.

The world has learned of Assad’s reign coming to an end…