Across ethnic, religious, and political divides, shouts of joy have been echoing through the length and breadth of the nation in thanksgiving to God for the return of the captives who have shown unwavering strength in the face of adversity. These heroes, heroines, and juvenile heroes have emerged, not as mere survivors, but as beacons of resilience and courage. Each of them carries a story of endurance that will inspire generations to come. The deafening silence of their enforced absence has now been shattered by the symphony of their laughter, shrieks of indescribable joy, and the warmth of their embrace.

