Summary
Syrians celebrated the one-year anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which ended after a quick offensive by opposition forces. New government efforts are in place to rebuild the country and provide services, although challenges remain. Many Syrians are returning home, but issues like job scarcity and high living costs are still problems.
Key Facts
- Syrians marked one year since Bashar al-Assad's rule ended with fireworks and flags.
- Assad's regime was brought down after an 11-day offensive by opposition forces.
- Syria's current President Ahmed al-Sharaa pledged to rebuild the country.
- The government held military parades and increased civil servants' salaries.
- Basic services, like a restored power grid, are being improved in major cities.
- Over 782,000 Syrians have returned since Assad's fall, according to IOM data.
- The war, which started in 2011, turned into a major conflict causing millions to flee.
- High living costs and limited jobs remain challenges for returning Syrians.
