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

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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