Bashar Al-Assad flees Syria as rebel groups declare victory and political change begins

Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria, marking the end of his regime after 53 years of family rule. He has sought asylum in Russia, which had previously supported him during the civil war. This shift signals a significant change in Syria's political landscape. Syrian rebel groups, united under Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, have declared victory and now control most of the country. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces maintain control in the northeast but are currently cooperating with the rebels against the Assad regime. The fall of the Assad regime has led to the release of thousands of political prisoners. Syrians are hopeful for a peaceful transition to democracy, with plans for elections in the coming years. The international community is expected to support this process, guided by previous UN resolutions.