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Syrian War Ends: Reconstruction Begins After Regime Change

1/20/2026

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The 13-year Syrian war, begun in 2011, has damaged nearly every town.
Bashar al-Assad's regime, backed by Russia and Iran, suppressed an armed rebellion.
More than half of Syria's 23 million people were displaced.
In December 2024, the regime was toppled and replaced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Reconstruction has just begun as many citizens live in ruins or makeshift shelters.

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Story summary

The 13-year Syrian war, begun in 2011, has damaged nearly every town.
Bashar al-Assad's regime, backed by Russia and Iran, suppressed an armed rebellion.
More than half of Syria's 23 million people were displaced.
In December 2024, the regime was toppled and replaced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Reconstruction has just begun as many citizens live in ruins or makeshift shelters.