Summary
Syrians are marking the anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall from power after nearly 50 years of his family's control. This change follows a civil war lasting 14 years, during which many lives were lost, and millions were displaced. The overthrow shocked many, and a new government is now in place as the country begins recovery efforts.
Key Facts
- Syrians are celebrating the anniversary of the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule.
- Bashar al-Assad was overthrown after a 14-year civil war.
- Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, played a key role in this change.
- Aleppo, Hama, and Homs cities fell quickly to rebel forces, which cleared the path to Damascus.
- Russian forces helped al-Assad leave Damascus, and he now lives in exile in Moscow.
- Moscow established relations with Syria's new leadership but retains military bases in Syria.
- The civil war resulted in many deaths and displaced millions, with around five million becoming refugees.
- Approximately 1.2 million refugees and 1.9 million internally displaced people have returned to Syria since al-Assad's fall.
