Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule but raising questions about the future of the country and the wider region.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-08 02:23:12">December 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM EST</time>

Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule but raising questions abou…{ai:summary}<p>Syrians celebrated in the streets following a significant rebel advance that reached the capital, marking the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule. This development raises uncertainties about Syria's future and its implications for the broader region. </p><p>#politics</p>

Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule

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