Syria, rush at Bab al-Salam border crossing before Eid al-Adha

May 23, 2026

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Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx
Syrian citizens create heavy congestion at border gates ahead of Eid al-Adha ALEPPO, SYRIA - MAY 23: Syrian citizens, who have been living in Turkiye for many years, cause heavy congestion at the border gates as they head back to their home country to spend the upcoming Eid al-Adha, in Bab al-Salam border crossing of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria on May 23, 2026. It is reported that approximately 2,000 people cross into Syria daily through Oncupinar, while similar crowds and intensive activity are observed at the Bab al-Salameh (Elsalame) Border Gate on the Syrian side. Bakr Al Kasem Anadolu Aleppo Syria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBakrxAlxKasemx

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