Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule

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Thousands in Syria celebrate first day of prayers since Assad's regime fell

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of ...
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Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom

In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.
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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 ...
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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 - 4d
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 ...
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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.
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Assad’s Rule Ends

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Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
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Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

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