Syrian Rebels Oust Assad, Raising Concerns Over Future Stability
The fall of Bashar al-Assad marks the end of a half-century dictatorship but leaves Syria facing uncertainty with fragmented opposition forces and regional tensions.
- Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia after rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured Damascus, ending his family's 50-year rule over Syria.
- HTS leader Mohammed al-Jolani announced the formation of a transitional government with Mohamed al-Bashir named caretaker prime minister until March 2025.
- The collapse of Assad's regime has led to fears of continued instability, with opposition groups divided and Turkey intensifying military operations against Kurdish forces in northern Syria.
- Countries including Germany, Britain, and Italy have paused processing Syrian asylum claims, while Canada remains cautious but has not announced policy changes yet.
- Regional and international actors, including Turkey and the United States, are closely monitoring the situation as concerns grow over potential new conflicts and refugee surges.
































































































































































































































