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A year after fall of Assad, a divided Syria struggles to escape cycle of violence

The Guardian - World NewsEN 9 min read 100% complete by William Christou in DamascusDecember 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A year after fall of Assad, a divided Syria struggles to escape cycle of violence
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One year after Bashar al-Assad's 53-year regime fell in Syria following an 11-day rebel offensive, the country struggles with lasting effects of the 14-year civil war. While Syrians celebrated the anniversary of Assad's ousting and his family's exile to Moscow, the nation remains divided and faces challenges in achieving justice and stability. Despite promises of reconstruction and a "strong and just Syria" by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, many Syrians express concerns about holding perpetrators of violence accountable due to lack of evidence. The cycle of violence continues, as evidenced by attacks like the one that killed Riham Hamouyeh in Homs. The country grapples with a difficult transition towards lasting peace and reconciliation.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Moscow 50% Damascus ×360% Ahmad al-Sharaa 70% Ayman Ali ×280% Bashar al-Assad ×4100% Syria ×8100%

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syria 100% assad regime 90% cycle of violence 80% civil war 70% justice 60% freedom 60% damascus 50% reconstruction 50% rebel offensive 40%

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