Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2025, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war.The collapse of the Al-Assad dynasty's 50-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive, primarily led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, which exploited divisions within the Syrian army.Assad was evacuated by Russian forces and is now in exile in Moscow, with Interim President al-Sharaa pledging to build a "strong Syria" and reshape foreign relations.