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Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenDecember 5, 2025 at 02:51 PM
Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit
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On December 5, 2025, thousands in Hama, Syria celebrated the one-year anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's forces being expelled from the city. Hama, a long-time opposition stronghold, was captured by rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa on December 5, 2024, days before they took Damascus and ended al-Assad's 24-year rule. The celebrations reflect a sense of hope for the future after decades of oppression, particularly the brutal 1982 crackdown in Hama under Hafez al-Assad, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands. The atmosphere in Hama is now described as joyous, a stark contrast to the fear that previously permeated the city under al-Assad's regime.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Russia 60% Hafez al-Assad ×270% Ahmed al-Sharaa ×280% Hama ×480% Bashar al-Assad ×5100% Syria ×5100%

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syria 100% hama 90% bashar al-assad 80% celebration 70% al-assad regime 70% political transition 60% uprising 50% conflict 40% ahmed al-sharaa 40%

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Syria

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