Rebels seized control of Damascus with little resistance from Assad’s forces after a lightning advance through Aleppo and Hama. The rebels took advantage of distractions from Syria’s backers like Russia and Iran. The conflict in Syria has been ongoing for almost a decade, with various groups supporting different factions. Syrians are celebrating the downfall of the Baath Party rule, as millions had been displaced by the war. Many are now returning home to a country freed from Assad’s brutal regime, including the liberation of political prisoners from underground jails. The rebels are led by HTS, a group that grew from an Al Qaeda affiliate but has since renounced extremism and focused on creating an Islamic republic in Syria. Despite some progress, many complexities and issues remain as the country faces an uncertain future.
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Assad’s Downfall, HTS’s Role, and Predicting the Future
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