A heartwarming reunion unfolded in Aleppo, Syria, where a son saw his father after a two-decade separation caused by the ongoing civil war.
Their emotional reunion, following a surprising rebel victory, offers a fleeting moment of hope amid the city's enduring conflict.
However, underlying this joy is widespread fear among residents concerning the possibility of renewed fighting and instability.
The situation is complex, with conflicting accounts and safety concerns, demonstrating the human cost of protracted warfare and political upheaval.