Assad Regime Legacy: Decades of Repression and Turmoil in Syria
The Assad family's 50-year rule in Syria, characterized by brutal repression, has left a legacy marked by devastation and chaos. With Bashar al-Assad's recent departure from Damascus amid ongoing conflict, the Syrian opposition claims victory against Assad, Russia, and Iran. The 2011 Arab Spring ignited civil unrest, leading to a prolonged war that resulted in significant loss of life and displacement.