Syria Marks One Year Since Assad's Fall

Syrians are marking one year since the sudden fall of President Bashar al-Assad. His defeat ended his family's five-decade rule and concluded a 13-year civil war. Celebrations erupted in Damascus's Umayyad Square as citizens expressed relief and disbelief. In the immediate chaos, Assad fled to Moscow. Former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa became interim president and now leads the country. Al-Sharaa has since conducted a "charm offensive," a campaign to improve Syria's global image. He has met with world leaders and addressed the United Nations, presenting himself as Syria's new public face.