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End of Assad rule: Look back at the Syrian war

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Syria’s 14-year conflict began with peaceful protests in Daraa against Bashar al-Assad’s rule, which were met with a violent crackdown. The unrest escalated into an armed insurgency, with various factions receiving international backing. Key events included battles in Aleppo, chemical attacks in Eastern Ghouta, and the rise of ISIL, which declared a caliphate in 2014. Russia’s intervention in 2015 bolstered Assad’s regime, while Turkiye, the US, and Kurdish forces took opposing actions. The prolonged war displaced millions and entrenched battle lines, ultimately ending in 2023 after a swift rebel offensive from Idlib toppled Assad’s rule. Al Jazeera’s Stephanie Dekker reflects on Syria’s long journey to regime change. Subscribe to our […]

Syrian opposition says al-Assad ‘has fled’ country

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Syrian opposition claims al-Assad has escaped the country. Syrian opposition forces have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule after 13 years of civil war. Earlier, Reuters news reported that the leader, who ruled for 24 years, had left the capital, Damascus. A few hours ago, rebel forces had announced that they had entered Damascus. They also said they had taken over the city’s airport and the state TV building. The Syrian Prime Minister says the government was ready to hand over power to any leadership chosen by the people. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut takes a look back at Bashar al-Assad’s years in power and Resul Serdar is in […]