Britain braces for potential refugee surge as Assad's regime collapses in Syria

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country after his regime collapsed in just two weeks. Key cities, including Aleppo, fell to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a former al-Qaeda affiliate, as Assad's demoralized army chose to defect or flee. The power vacuum raises concerns about Syria's future. Various rebel groups are vying for control, but no single faction can govern the entire country. Experts suggest a technocratic government is needed to stabilize the situation and prevent civil war. The collapse could lead to a new wave of refugees heading toward Europe. This situation may also increase regional instability and the movement of drugs and weapons, impacting countries beyond Syria.