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What’s Going On In Syria Right Now? An Explainer On The Fall Of Bashar al-Assad

After 54 years, the reign of the brutal Assad government comes to an end — and it's a monumental moment for Syria and Syrian people all over the world. Confused by the last 24 hours? Link in bio to get caught up.

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After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war

Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years of stalemate, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria would collapse in just a week? With Assad’s departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syria’s immediate future.

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‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation

In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall

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US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.

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Biden says Assad ouster is "justice"

Biden used the occasion to tout Israel's advances in their multi-front war

Salon

Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.

Al Jazeera

Syrians Celebrate Assad's Ouster With Jubilation And Hope

Syrians celebrate Assad's ouster, rebels maintain order in Damascus, ushering in a new era of hope and optimism.

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Morning Mail: Bashar al-Assad flees Syria, CSIRO refutes Coalition’s nuclear costing claim, gambling ads on Snapchat filters

Syrian rebels seize Damascus as Assad regime falls; Coalition’s nuclear claims undermined; children viewing gambling ads through Snapchat filters

The Guardian - AU

Syrians hold rallies in Paris and across Europe to celebrate fall of Assad

Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Paris, Berlin and other European cities on Sunday to celebrate the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebel groups, putting an end to five decades of iron-fisted rule.

Radio France Internationale

Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons

Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families

The Guardian - UK

‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech

Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.

Al Jazeera

Biden promises to bring US journalist Austin Tice home as he calls fall of Assad ‘a moment of historic opportunity for Syria’

‘At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,’ declares US president

The Independent UK

‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera

Bashar Al-Assad And Family Granted Asylum In Moscow

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family granted asylum in Russia amid ongoing conflict. Geopolitical implications and future of Syrian government i...

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Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

International Business Times

'I Can Finally Go Home': Syrians In Egypt Rejoice At Fall Of Assad

Reda al-Khedr was only five when his mother escaped the siege of Homs in 2014.

The Guardian - UK

Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria – but where is the former dictator now?

Ex-president has not been pictured since he vowed to ‘crush’ rebels a week ago and his location is unclear

Salon

Assad flees Syria, rebels take Damascus

The takeover of Damascus ends more than 50 years of rule by the Assad regime

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The Guardian - UK

From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad

Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive

Al Jazeera

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.

The Guardian - UK

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria?

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Al Jazeera

Israel grabs land in Syria’s Golan Heights, warns villagers to stay home

Israeli forces also bomb weapons depots in southern Syria and the capital Damascus, Israeli media reports.

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Iran Pledges Support For Syria's Unity And Stability

Iran reaffirms support for Syria's unity and stability, emphasizing people's role in determining the country's future. Ongoing monitoring of Syria's transi...

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World Leaders React To Fall Of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad

European leaders commend the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, emphasizing regional security and reconstruction efforts.

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Turkiye urges inclusivity, fair treatment of minorities in post-Assad Syria

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stresses importance of national unity and sovereignty after fall of Bashar al-Assad gov’t.

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