Summary
The article reports on the situation in Syria a year after Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow and his regime fell. In Damascus, people are celebrating the anniversary, and changes in governance and attitudes are visible, though economic challenges and issues like missing persons remain.
Key Facts
- Bashar al-Assad left Syria for Moscow in December 2024, leading to the fall of his regime.
- One year later, Syrians celebrate in Damascus, marking the first anniversary of the regime's end.
- The city features new security forces and national emblems under Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
- Citizens feel a sense of freedom after decades of Assad family rule.
- Despite hopes for economic recovery, many Syrians still face financial difficulties.
- The United States lifted some sanctions, like the Caesar Act, to help improve the economy.
- Activists highlight limited progress on finding tens of thousands of disappeared Syrians.
