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The fall of Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty


Published on 2024-12-08 06:40:47 - The Age
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  • Assad's downfall marks a dramatic close to his nearly 14-year struggle to hold on to power as his country fragmented.

The article from The Age discusses the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 14 years of civil war, marking the conclusion of a dynasty that began with his father, Hafez al-Assad, in 1970. The fall of Assad's government has led to significant changes in the region's political landscape, with various factions and international powers now vying for influence in the power vacuum. The conflict has resulted in immense human suffering, with hundreds of thousands dead, millions displaced, and widespread destruction across the country. The article highlights the complex web of alliances and enmities that characterized the war, including the roles of Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the United States. It also reflects on the failure of international diplomacy to resolve the conflict peacefully and the ongoing challenges of rebuilding and reconciling a deeply divided nation.

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