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Assad Flees as Opposition Seizes Damascus After 50 Years

1/5/2025

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On December 8, 2024, Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbled as he fled to Russia, leaving Damascus in the hands of opposition forces after more than 50 years of rule. This dramatic shift, fueled by economic collapse and rampant corruption, sends shockwaves through the Middle East, prompting Russia to scramble for influence amidst the chaos of emerging factions in Syria.

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On December 8, 2024, Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbled as he fled to Russia, leaving Damascus in the hands of opposition forces after more than 50 years of rule. This dramatic shift, fueled by economic collapse and rampant corruption, sends shockwaves through the Middle East, prompting Russia to scramble for influence amidst the chaos of emerging factions in Syria.