US EditionSyrians celebrate as one year anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall approaches
President Ahmed al-Sharaa leads unity calls amid ongoing security, economic, and justice challenges as tens of thousands celebrate Assad's fall, with 2.9 million Syrians returning, officials said.
- On Monday, thousands gathered in Damascus for dawn prayers at the Umayyad Mosque and jubilant street celebrations marking the one-year anniversary, while President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged Syrians to rebuild with ministers present.
- In late November, Sharaa's alliance launched an offensive seizing Aleppo, Hama, and Homs, collapsing the Syrian army and capturing Damascus on December 8, 2024 as Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow without Russian military intervention.
- Resident Iyad Burghol said, `What happened over the past year seems like a miracle`, but people still demand jobs, services, and civil peace as more than six million Syrians fled overseas.
- The UN commission warned Syria's transition is fragile as sectarian bloodshed in Alawite and Druze minority areas kills hundreds, while the Kurdish administration in the northeast banned gatherings Monday.
- Since taking power, Ahmed al-Sharaa has launched a diplomatic charm offensive restoring ties with Western and Arab states and winning sanctions relief despite ongoing challenges.
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As joyful Syrians celebrate Liberation Day, their glass is half full
One year after rebel forces overthrew a dictatorship and ended a long and costly civil war, Syria still faces many challenges. But hopes for the future, and gratitude for newfound freedoms, fueled a day of joyful celebrations.
The Washington Hispanic
Tens of thousands of people left the streets of Damascus this Monday to commemorate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, in an atmosphere marked by celebration and popular joy. The new Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called on the people to join in their efforts to rebuild a country devastated by several years of civil war. In Damascus the atmosphere was festive with fireworks, prayers and flags, AFP correspondents reported. “Wh…
A year ago, the Syrian Assad regime fell. A filmmaker shows how difficult reconciliation and peace have been since then.
In Syria, tens of thousands of people are celebrating the first anniversary of the overthrow of the Assad dictatorship on the streets. Official celebrations are held in central Umayyad Square in Damascus. In recent days, crowds of people have gathered all over the country.
Bashar Al-Assad had left Syria on December 8, 2025
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