Syrians celebrate end of Assad rule, look toward the future

Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war.

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‘Celebrating the unknown’: Syrian Alawites fear for future under rebel rule

Minority Islamic sect associated with overthrown Assad regime waits to see how threats of revenge will play out. To prepare khubeiza , the leaves of the kale-like plant must be roughly chopped and ...
The Guardian - 19h
Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty

Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named ‘freedom day’. Tens of thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets across Syria to celebrate their ...
The Guardian - 2d
A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule

For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open
ABC News - 6d
Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule

After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...
NBC News - 6d
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule

Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8
Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule

Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them. The people of Syria have celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad and dared to dream of a better ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule after president flees country

Crowds gathered in Damascus on Sunday to celebrate with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after the stunning advance from opposition forces put an end to the Assad family's 50 years of ...
CBS News - Dec. 8
Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule

President Bashar Assad and other officials left Syria, their whereabouts unknown, after negotiations with rebel groups, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday.
CBS News - Dec. 8
Assad’s Rule Ends

We explain the latest developments in Syria.
The New York Times - Dec. 8

Syrians celebrate end of Assad rule, look toward the future

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