The Fall of Assad in Syria: How It Happened and What Comes Next
In just over a week, Syrian rebel forces seized much of Syria’s northwest. First, the rebels captured Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, then Hama and Homs. On Sunday, they entered Syria’s capital, Damascus, taking the city without a fight as government forces fled.
How Assad’s government in Syria fell
Aleppo had been firmly held by the government since a 2016 victory there, one of the war's major turning points, when Russian-backed Syrian forces besieged and laid waste to rebel-held eastern areas of what had been the country's largest city.
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
Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday at Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, to celebrate after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former President Bashar Assad.
Mass Crowds in Damascus for First Friday Prayers Since Assad's Fall
Friday prayers carry significant symbolism as they were a rallying point during the early days of 2011 uprising-turned-civil war.
'Friday of victory': Mass rallies across Syria celebrate end of Assad
Thousands of jubilant people rallied in central Damascus and cities across Syria to celebrate during the first Friday prayers since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
Mass celebrations in Syria after 1st Friday prayers without al-Assad
Ten of thousands of Syrians have been celebrating after the first Friday prayers since the fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad. The lightning victory by an opposition rebel alliance, which took control of Damascus last weekend,
Syria's celebrations mark the end of Assad's rule
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