Lina Sinjab

Lina Sinjab, a BBC Middle East correspondent and a Syrian national, recounts her first-hand experiences in a freshly liberated Damascus after President Bashar al-Assad's flight. She paints a vivid picture of celebrations mixed with chaos as rebels close in on the capital. Meanwhile, Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent, analyzes the implications of this regime change for Syria's future. Together, they discuss the emotional turmoil of civilians, the hope for democracy, and the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the region.

Lina Sinjab, BBC’s Middle East correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from Damascus following the fall of the Assad regime. Mina Al-Lami, BBC Monitoring’s chief Jihadist media specialist, discusses the transformation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leadership and its efforts to gain legitimacy. Steve Rosenberg, BBC’s Russia editor, analyzes the implications of Bashar al-Assad seeking asylum in Moscow, affecting Putin's standing. Together, they explore the challenges and hopes of Syrians navigating this chaotic political landscape.