Mr. al-Assad's ouster was an earthshaking moment in the history of Syria, marking the end of over four decades of authoritarian rule by the al-Assad family.
Many in Syria greeted Mr. al-Assad's fall with hope after long living in fear of a government that had gassed its own people during the civil war.
The fall of Mr. al-Assad raises concerns about the potential power vacuum in Syria, with multiple factions competing for control amid ongoing unrest.
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham declared their victory a triumph for the entire Islamic nation, showcasing their political ambitions beyond prior jihadist ties.
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