Summary
Syrians mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, which ended a 14-year civil war. The ousting occurred after an 11-day offensive in December 2024, and Syria is now dealing with rebuilding efforts, lifted sanctions, and political challenges.
Key Facts
- Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria ended on December 8, 2024, after an 11-day offensive led by rebel forces.
- The al-Assad family ruled Syria for 53 years before being overthrown.
- Over 6.8 million Syrians fled the country during the civil war, which lasted 14 years.
- One million Syrian refugees have returned home since the end of al-Assad's rule.
- Rebels took control of Damascus and freed prisoners from Sednaya prison.
- The new interim government faces challenges with sectarian violence and Israeli aggression.
- Western countries are determining their approach to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which leads the new interim government.
- Mass graves of victims from al-Assad's rule have been uncovered near Damascus.
