Syria Enters Uncertain Era After Assad's Ouster

With Assad fleeing to Russia, the HTS-led transitional government faces skepticism over its Islamist roots and governance approach.

• Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia with his family following the collapse of his regime, marking the end of over five decades of Assad family rule in Syria.
• The transitional government is led by Mohammed al-Baschir, affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group previously linked to al-Qaeda and designated as a terrorist organization by the US and EU.
• HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Joulani has attempted to rebrand the group as pragmatic, distancing it from extremist ideologies, but doubts persist over its commitment to inclusivity and democracy.
• Syrians are cautiously optimistic, with thousands returning to their homeland, but concerns remain over governance, minority rights, and the potential resurgence of extremist factions.
• International reactions are mixed, with Western nations wary of HTS's Islamist background and uncertain about the group's ability to stabilize and rebuild Syria.

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