Bashar al-Assad[b] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian former politician, doctor and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 after the Syrian civil war.

Dec 8, 2025 · Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syria's president and fled to Russia in December 2024, bringing a sudden end to his 24-year rule.

Dec 8, 2025 · Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.

May 7, 2025 · This article examines the immediate challenges and geopolitical implications of the collapse of the Assad regime, assessing the role of Syria’s interim leadership, the strategic interests …

Dec 8, 2025 · After generations of brutal rule, Syria is free – but sectarian conflict, reconstruction costs of $216bn and sanctions make the future unclear, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Dec 8, 2025 · A year on from the fall of Assad regime in Syria the country is struggling to heal following 14 years of civil war that left an estimated half a million people dead, millions more displaced, and …

Dec 7, 2025 · On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary ...

The Assad family ruled Syria for over five decades. A Reuters series reveals how the country transformed after the dictatorship’s end.

Dec 9, 2024 · Peaceful demonstrations quickly expanded throughout Syria, calling for freedom and dignity and, ultimately, the end of the Assad regime. As demonstrations developed rapidly, the Syrian …

Dec 8, 2025 · Syrian children take pictures of soldiers before a parade by the new Syrian army, part of celebrations marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Douma, on …