Aleppo was the first city where rebels drove out Bashar Al-Assad's troops, and its residents have been living freer lives for a month.
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00:00Volunteers in Aleppo are working to transform the ancient city's landscape as they slowly
00:08attempt to return to normal life.
00:12They are planting trees in the streets and alleys.
00:15In addition to municipal officials, local residents and young members of the Orthodox
00:19community joined the initiative.
00:23Saplings and flowers have been planted in parks and public rest areas, bringing new
00:27life to the city.
00:30The civil war in Syria has left its deepest scars on the ancient city of Aleppo.
00:36Many parts of the city were bombed, resulting in massive destruction.
00:42Almost one month after rebels toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, the challenge is
00:47now to rebuild the country.
00:50Many of Aleppo's residents are positive about the future, saying life has been easier since
00:55the fall of Assad.