Syrians mark anniversary of civil war by celebrating the ouster of Bashar Assad

Thousands of Syrians gathered in Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib to mark 14 years since the civil war began, celebrating the rebel victory that ousted Bashar Assad. Helicopter gunships dropped flowers instead of bombs as a symbol of hope and peace, with the country’s new authorities emphasizing victory over Assad’s regime. Despite ongoing violence and challenges, including clashes with loyalist forces and economic hardships, Syria’s interim government is striving for a transitional phase towards Islamist rule while seeking international aid for reconstruction efforts.

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