Syria's Assad Regime Falls After 54 Years of Family Rule

Rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seizes Damascus, ending Assad's rule and raising questions about Syria's future governance.

• Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swiftly captured key Syrian cities, including Damascus, marking the end of his 24-year rule and the Assad family's 54-year reign.
• HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has pledged a pluralistic approach to governance, though international skepticism remains due to the group's extremist origins.
• International actors, including Israel, Turkey, and the U.S., have launched strikes in Syria, targeting military assets and extremist groups to prevent further destabilization.
• The fall of Assad has prompted discussions about the return of millions of Syrian refugees, though many host countries and refugees are cautious about the uncertain political future.
• The transitional government, led by HTS and former officials, faces significant challenges in unifying Syria's diverse factions and addressing decades of civil war devastation.

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