The Global Story - How Syria is rebuilding after the fall of a dictator
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This week, Syrians have been celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime and the end of almost 14 years of civil war. In the year since, the former jihadist turned leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been on an international charm offensive. But has life improved for ordinary Syrians back home? And has Sharaa proven himself to be the reformer the west wants him to be?
Today we’re joined from Damascus by the BBC’s international editor, Jeremy Bowen.
Producer: Sam Chantarasak
Executive producer: James Shield
Senior news editor: China Collins
Mix: Travis Evans
Photo: A young girl sits on her father's shoulders during a parade marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Idlib, Syria. Bilal al-Hammoud/EPA/Shutterstock
Published on Wednesday, 10th December 2025.
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