Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime, with rebels taking control of the country. Exiles return, statues of Assad are torn down, and prisoners are freed. The world watches to see if the new leadership will bring positive change. European countries suspend asylum decisions for Syrian nationals.
Key Points
Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime
Rebels take over the country and promise to respect all faiths
World watches closely to see the outcome of the regime change
Pros
Celebration of freedom and end of a long civil war
Promises of respecting different faiths and cooperating with previous government officials
Cons
Concerns about replacing one dictator with another