Syrians celebrate a month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs

Syrians sing and wave post-Assad flags during the concert (Ghaith Alsayed/AP)

A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory”.

The concert on Wednesday marked Maasarani’s return to Syria after 13 years of exile.