Clashes erupted in Damascus between supporters of the ousted Assad regime and opposition groups, with gunfire reported on the outskirts of the city. Protesters marched to Umayyad Square chanting slogans such as “Syria is free, everyone is equal and one in Syria.”
Opposition forces, now in power, ensured heavy security as demonstrators peacefully dispersed. While Syria continues its path to stability under the new administration, occasional unrest underscores deep-seated divisions.