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As these returnees make their way toward Damascus, remnants of past conflicts litter the landscape. The echoes of violence are evident, with destroyed buildings and symbols of Bashar al-Assad's reign serving as stark reminders of the suffering endured. Nostalgia turns to venom as one returnee recalls the disturbing trend of having Assad's image tattooed on their bodies, vowing to “rip their skin off.” Such sentiments underscore the overwhelming desire to sever ties with a regime that has dominated Syrian life for over five decades.