On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path

In a swift turn of events, opposition forces took control of Syria’s capital, Damascus, marking a significant shift in the country’s 13-year civil war and potentially bringing an end to the Assad dynasty’s rule. New York Times correspondent Christina Goldbaum traveled to Damascus to gauge residents’ reactions to the historic development, as the city grapples with the aftermath of the government’s stronghold being overrun. The fall of Damascus symbolizes a new chapter in Syria’s history, with the Assad regime facing its most significant challenge yet after more than five decades of brutal rule.

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