Syria's Post-Assad Transition

The recent fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 54 years of rule has sparked a mix of jubilation and concern among citizens. Many are celebrating the end of the dictatorship, as evidenced by public gatherings, the opening of shops, and resumed daily activities in cities like Damascus. However, there is significant anxiety regarding the future stability and governance of the nation, particularly concerning the transitional power transfer being promised by the rebel group HTS. As they work to establish control, the group has also begun to free thousands of political prisoners, highlighting the stark realities of a regime that had long been associated with torture and oppression.