Libyans observed the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad with a mix of apprehension and hope, hoping for a better outcome for their Levantine “brothers” after their own tumultuous experience post-Moamer Kadhafi’s downfall. Despite Libya’s ongoing division and instability ten years later, Syrians celebrated the end of the Assad regime after a rebel coalition’s swift offensive, drawing parallels to Libya’s initial hope post-Kadhafi’s death. As Libya continues to struggle with governance and militias, Libyans express optimism for Syria’s future, emphasizing the need for unity and learning from past mistakes.
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