After rebels free hostages, Syrians search for loved ones In a Damascus sports hall, dozens of people hope to catch a glimpse of their loved ones, after around 50 hostages were released Sunday by rebels outside the capital. The former detainees have been bussed out of the bombed-out town of Douma, after weeks of deadly bombardment, under a deal with the Jaish al-Islam fighters who once controlled it. IMAGES (to complete VID1166537_EN)