Syrian opposition forces, led by Islamists, swiftly captured Damascus on December 8, 2024, overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad and ending five decades of Baath rule. Celebrations erupted in the capital as people waved the Syrian opposition flag, marking the historic shift in power. Syrians are now adjusting to life without a brutal dictator, with NPR journalists documenting their experiences on the ground.
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