On Sunday, President Biden plans to deliver remarks on the situation in Syria, where the government was toppled earlier in the day. The Assad family’s 50-year rule ended when rebel forces successfully entered the capital city of Damascus, signaling a dramatic move in the nation’s political landscape.
The rebel victory follows a swift 10-day offensive that saw territorial gains across the country. Key urban centers, including Aleppo, Hama, and Homs, were taken in rapid succession, dismantling the Syrian government’s control over critical areas. The culmination of these advances was the capture of Damascus, effectively ending the regime’s decades-long dominance.
Uncertainty looms over Syria following Assad regime’s downfall
State-run Syrian media confirmed the overthrow of President Bashar Assad in a broadcast, further reporting that prisons across the country had released their detainees. The announcement marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s turbulent history, as the rebels seized the opportunity to assert control over a fractured state.
Meanwhile, the United States maintains a military presence of 900 troops in northeastern Syria, within Kurdish-administered territories. Their primary objective is to counter the reemergence of ISIS, a persistent threat in the region. As Syria faces an uncertain future, global attention now turns to the implications of this monumental upheaval.
