Syria's Assad Ousted After 50 Years of Rule, Celebrations Sweep Nation

Rebel forces take control of Damascus, marking a new chapter for Syria as hopes and uncertainties rise.

• Opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus in a swift 11-day offensive, forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
• Syrians gathered across major cities, including Damascus, to celebrate the end of Assad's authoritarian regime and participate in the first Friday prayers under new leadership.
• HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani, pledged a pluralistic government while seeking to reassure minorities of their safety under the new rule.
• The fall of Assad has revealed the grim realities of regime-run prisons, with thousands of detainees freed but tens of thousands still missing, including U.S. journalist Austin Tice.
• The geopolitical landscape shifts as international actors, including the U.S., Turkey, and Israel, navigate Syria's transition and address concerns about extremist influence and regional stability.

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