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What's Happening in Syria Now?

Published January 1, 2026, 07:18
What's Happening in Syria Now?

While international attention is focused on Ukraine and Gaza, Syria is experiencing an unexpected change. Bashar al-Assad has been ousted from power, ending a 14-year civil war and 50 years of rule by his family. Assad has found asylum in Moscow, where he lives a luxurious life. Despite the fall of the Assad regime, Syria still faces significant challenges. One million people have returned to their homes, but violence remains a problem, with a recent bombing at a mosque in Homs triggering protests and new clashes. The new leader of Syria, President Ahmad al-Saraa, a former al-Qaeda commander, has formed a transitional government aimed at economic reconstruction and reconciliation between ethnic minorities. He has received a warm welcome from the international community, including a meeting with President Trump and the lifting of sanctions. However, the situation in Syria remains fragile. Religious tensions, which the Assad regime exploited to maintain power, continue to be a source of problems. Syria is in a transition phase, with uncertain prospects for the future.