Syrians Celebrate the Fall of Bashar al-Assad After 50 Years of Rule

The end of Assad's regime sparks widespread jubilation as Syrians topple statues and reclaim public spaces.

Syrian rebel forces have successfully ended Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian regime, marking the conclusion of his family's 50-year rule.
Images of Syrians celebrating in the streets, toppling statues, and reclaiming public spaces have become symbols of their newfound hope and freedom.
Jon Stewart, on 'The Daily Show,' highlighted the significance of this moment, calling it a 'pure, unalloyed joy' and joking about the universal tradition of toppling dictators' statues.
The leader of the Syrian rebels, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, a former Al Qaeda member, has drawn mixed reactions due to his controversial past and current calls for peace.
In contrast to the optimism in Syria, Stewart critiqued President-elect Donald Trump for a controversial cologne ad released during his visit to Notre Dame with Jill Biden, which many found inappropriate.