Syrian uprising and regime change in 2024
Islamist-led rebels took Damascus in a lightning offensive on December 8, ousting president Bashar al-Assad and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. Syrians are adjusting to their new reality after living under a brutal dictatorship for a generation.
Key Points
- Islamist-led rebels took over Damascus, ousting Bashar al-Assad
- End of five decades of Baath rule in Syria
- Syrians adjusting to post-dictatorship reality