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A Complete Month Without Assad's Regime: A New Beginning for Syria
Thirty days have passed since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and his escape, and during this month, Syrians have lived some of the most beautiful moments of their lives, filled with joy and happiness. Crowds flooded the squares, singing for freedom, after they toppled all the statues of Hafez al-Assad and his son, tearing down their pictures and everything associated with them.
This month was free from bombing, torture, displacement, arrests, or bribery. It was a time without anything to disturb the peace of Syrians or stir their worries and fears.
Bashar al-Assad had no role in Syria during this month, and neither he nor the symbols of his collapsed regime will have any place in the future of the country. A rapid battle began on November 27 and ended on December 8, 2024, changing the reality of Syria and creating moments for people to establish a new beginning in rebuilding their country, despite the difficult phase that requires political, social, and cultural efforts.
A new Syria emerged under a transitional leadership led by Ahmad al-Sharah, who directed military operations, along with the appointment of Minister of Foreign Affairs Assad al-Shaibani, Minister of Defense Murhaf Abu Qasra, and a new intelligence agency headed by Anas Khattab, with several ministers tasked with managing affairs until next March.
In a report by Syria TV, we explore the atmosphere in the first month after the fall of the regime, how the lives of Syrians appeared after decades of one-party rule and suppressed freedoms, and the changes occurring in the Syrian street.
As we passed from the Lebanese Masnaa border crossing to Damascus, a remarkable journey began with a welcoming sign to Syria, next to a column from which pictures of Bashar al-Assad had been removed. The driver recounted stories about the previous checkpoints, such as the Asma al-Assad checkpoint and the Fourth Division checkpoint, alongside intelligence checkpoints.
As we approached Damascus, modern buildings started to appear, while the streets displayed signs of difficult economic conditions. In Omayyad Square, thousands gathered, singing revolutionary anthems and celebrating their regained freedom.
The crowds smashed the statues of figures that symbolized dictatorship, expressing their ambitions to build a new system, as everyone began to reshape matters anew after years of tyranny.
Syrians hope that their cause will find justice through fair trials and the accountability of the perpetrators, and they look forward to the return of refugees to help reconstruct their lost country, affirming that the new Syria requires the collective efforts of all its children.
