A Syrian refugee carries his belonging and gets prepared for returning to his homeland, in Tripoli, Lebanon, Dec. 6, 2018. Over 1,000 Syrian refugees returned Thursday to their homeland from different areas in Lebanon including Nabatieh, Bekaa, Tripoli and Shabaa, Elnashra. The return of refugees took place under the supervision of Lebanon's General Security in cooperation with the Lebanese army. (Xinhua/Khalid)