Photos: Syrians Wait At Border To Cross From Turkey As Rebels Take Over

As opposition rebels take control of Syria, the conflict continues to impact the lives of its citizens, as shown in these images from various locations across the region. From Syrian families waiting at the Turkish-Syrian border to Israeli soldiers patrolling the Golan Heights, the photos capture the new struggles and displacement.

Photo Webdesk

Updated on: 9 December 2024 7:36 pm

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Members of the Syrian diaspora in Moscow | Photo: AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko

Members of the Syrian diaspora gesture while setting the Syrian opposition flag at the Syrian embassy, in Moscow, Russia.

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Syrian Refugee in Cilvegozu border | Photo: AP/Metin Yoksu

Syrian families wait to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate, near the town of Antakya, southern Turkey.

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Syrian opposition fighters in Damascus | Photo: AP/Omar Sanadiki

Syrian opposition fighters man a checkpoint in Damascus, Syria.

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Syrians arrive to cross into Syria | Photo: AP/Metin Yoksu

Syrians arrive to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate, near the town of Antakya, southern Turkey.

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Israeli soldiers patrol near Alpha Line | Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Israeli soldiers patrol near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams.

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Syrians wait to cross at the Oncupinar border | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Syrians wait to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Oncupinar border gate, near the town of Kilis, southern Turkey.

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Israeli soldiers stand guard at near the Alpha Line in Golan Heights | Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Israeli soldiers stand guard on a security fence gate near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams.

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An Israeli soldier walks near Alpha Line | Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

An Israeli soldier walks near armored vehicles parked near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams.

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Israeli soldiers take position near Alpha Line | Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Israeli soldiers take position near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams.

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Israeli armored vehicles maneuver near Alpha Line | Photo: AP/Matias Delacroix

Israeli armored vehicles maneuver near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams.