Bashar al-Assad ousted as Syria's civil war leads to regime collapse

Bashar al-Assad has been ousted from power after nearly 15 years of civil war in Syria. Rebel groups have gained significant ground, leading to the collapse of Assad's government and his reported flight from Damascus. Asma al-Assad, his wife, played a role in shaping his image as a moderate leader. She launched an organization in 2005 to promote active citizenship among Syrian youth. Asma, a cancer survivor, is believed to be living in London. The Assad family's long rule, spanning over 50 years, has ended with Bashar's departure. Asma, educated in London and a former investment banker, has largely stayed out of the public eye during the conflict.