End of 54 Years of Assad Rule in Syria

In a historic turn of events, 54-year-long Assad family regime in Syria has collapsed after just 12 days of a swift rebel offensive.

Former President Bashar al-Assad, who held power for 24 years, has fled the country in the face of overwhelming opposition. His exact whereabouts remain unknown.

Rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Golani announced that until the formal transfer of power takes place. Country’s institutions will be managed under the supervision of the outgoing regime’s prime minister.

Nationwide security measures have been tightened, with borders fortified and emergency protocols enforced.

Celebrations erupted across the streets of Syria as thousands of citizens welcomed the end of the Assad era, proclaiming the dawn of justice in the nation. The rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has declared a new chapter for Syria.

The fall of Assad’s regime follows a rapid rebel advance. In just a week, key cities such as Aleppo, Hama, and Daraa fell under HTS control. Rebels entered the capital, Damascus, unopposed and declared control over the city.

One of the most symbolic moments of their triumph came when they stormed the infamous Sednaya Prison, known as “human slaughterhouse.” And freed thousands of detainees. The prison had been a site of brutal torture and mass executions during Assad’s rule.

Syria’s civil war, which began in 2011, sparked by protests from unemployed youth opposing Assad’s regime. Conflict soon escalated, drawing in regional and global powers. Over the course of 13 years, the war claimed over 300,000 lives and left the country devastated.

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The fall of the Assad regime marks the end of over five decades of family dominance, signaling a transformative moment in Syria’s history. However, path to rebuilding and reconciliation remains uncertain.