Fall of Assad Marks New Era of Challenges in Syria

The end of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule by rebels has started a dangerous new era in the Middle East. President Joe Biden called the move a "fundamental act of justice," but he also said that Syria and the region will have to deal with some problems in the future.

After more than ten years of civil war, rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) quickly took over Damascus. This ended Assad's control over the country. The rebel coalition's quick rise, on the other hand, makes people wonder how Syria will be governed in the future. The HTS group has a troubled past and has promised to protect religious and racial minorities. However, Idlib has a history of making it hard to disagree and limiting freedoms.

President Biden stressed that the US is worried about the leftover military assets from the Assad era, such as chemical weapons. Biden said, "We remain vigilant in securing these stockpiles to prevent further instability."

There are still about 900 American troops in Syria, and the U.S. wants to keep fighting ISIS while working with other countries to regain stability in the area. To rebuild the war-torn country, Biden asked the different rebel groups to work together to make a government that would include everyone.

The end of Assad's rule brings both chances and dangers. Syria's future depends on how well the opposition can unite the scattered revolt into a single plan for peace and stability.

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