Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian singer Samih Choukaer sings as diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris, on December 24, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian singer Samih Choukaer sings as diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris, on December 24, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian singer Samih Choukaer sings as diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris, on December 24, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian singer Samih Choukaer sings as diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris, on December 24, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris FA

Syrian singer Samih Choukaer sings as diaspora celebrates the victory of the Syrian Revolution in Paris, on December 24, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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