This BBC World Service podcast discusses the apparent fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, ending over 50 years of Assad family rule and 14 years of civil war. Rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have reportedly taken control of Damascus, with Assad believed to have fled the country. While celebrations have erupted in the capital, uncertainty looms over the future, especially regarding HTS's governance and the risk of further violence and instability. Meanwhile, international powers like Russia and Iran are closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on their interests in the region.
