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After 54 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war

Who could have predicted that after nearly 14 years of civil war and five years of stalemate, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria would collapse in just a week? With Assad’s departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syria’s immediate future.

The Conversation

What the papers say – December 9

Events in Syria dominate the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

Evening Standard

Starmer welcomes end of Assad regime, as Syrian leader flees to Moscow

A coalition of rebels have seized control of Syrian capital Damascus in a lightning offensive, leading Bashar Assad to flee.

Evening Standard

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Syrians emerging from Assad’s prisons taste ‘beautiful’ freedom as regime topples

Prisoners released from Syria’s notoriously torturous Saydnaya prison tell The Independent the feeling of freedom is indescribable and beautiful

The Independent UK

‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation

In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall

The Guardian - UK

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.

Al Jazeera

Biden says Assad ouster is "justice"

Biden used the occasion to tout Israel's advances in their multi-front war

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Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media

Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.

Al Jazeera

Syrians Celebrate Assad's Ouster With Jubilation And Hope

Syrians celebrate Assad's ouster, rebels maintain order in Damascus, ushering in a new era of hope and optimism.

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Syrians Explore Ousted Assad's Damascus Home

Roaming the opulent Damascus home of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Abu Omar felt a sense of giddy defiance being in the residence of the man he said had long oppressed him.

International Business Times

Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule

Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them

The Guardian - UK

Syrian Rebel Leaders Guarantee Security Of Russian Military Bases

Syrian rebel leaders assure safety of Russian bases in Syria. Political dialogue and bilateral relations emphasized.

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US Conducts Airstrikes In Central Syria Targeting ISIS Leaders

US airstrikes in central Syria target ISIS leaders and camps to prevent regrouping and external operations.

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Morning Mail: Bashar al-Assad flees Syria, CSIRO refutes Coalition’s nuclear costing claim, gambling ads on Snapchat filters

Syrian rebels seize Damascus as Assad regime falls; Coalition’s nuclear claims undermined; children viewing gambling ads through Snapchat filters

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President Biden Vows To Bring American Journalist Home From Syria

US President Joe Biden reaffirms commitment to repatriate journalist held captive in Syria, emphasizing safety and ongoing efforts.

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US Official: Syria's HTS Maintains Strong Links To ISIS

US official alleges Syria's HTS has ISIS links. HTS leader disputes terror label.

International Business Times

'The Revolution Has Won': Syrians In Iraqi Kurdistan Celebrate Assad's Fall

Brandishing the flag of the opposition, dozens of Syrian refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Sunday celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad, dubbing the Syrian president's fall a victory for the "revolution".

Al Jazeera

‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech

Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.

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The Independent UK

Biden promises to bring US journalist Austin Tice home as he calls fall of Assad ‘a moment of historic opportunity for Syria’

‘At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,’ declares US president

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US President Biden Hails Fall Of Assad Regime As Justice

US President Joe Biden praises the fall of Assad regime in Syria as an act of justice, offering hope for a brighter future for the Syrian people.

Al Jazeera

‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.

The Independent UK

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

Assad, who has not spoken in public since the lightning rebel advance, has fled Damascus, reportedly to Moscow

The Independent UK

Voices: The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart

COMMENT: Syrians have welcomed the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad but the celebrations may not last long as the war-torn country still faces a troubled future, writes The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the fall of Assad: a tumultuous, fragile hope in Syria

Editorial The Middle East enters a new chapter as a dictatorship collapses, leaving a nation facing daunting challenges of reconciliation and reconstruction

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Bashar Al-Assad And Family Granted Asylum In Moscow

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family granted asylum in Russia amid ongoing conflict. Geopolitical implications and future of Syrian government i...

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