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Syrians rejoice in a new beginning, after 54 years of tyranny

  • Written by Wendy Pearlman, Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University
Syrians rejoice in a new beginning, after 54 years of tyrannySyrians gather in the heart of Damascus on Dec. 9, 2024, to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime. Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Millions of Syrians are feeling hope for the first time in years.

The authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad fell on Dec. 8, 2024, after a 12-day rebel offensive.

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