Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital
Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital
Thousands attend the concert in Damascus to mark the end of al-Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war.
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Published on: 09/01/2025 | 00:00:00
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It’s been a month since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, ending more than five decades of his family’s rule in Syria and almost 14 years of civil war. On Wednesday night, thousands attended a concert in the capital Damascus to celebrate the uprising, a day some Syrians thought would never come. The proceeds from the concert will go to prominent NGOs, including the White Helmets. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held its first meeting of the year on Wednesday. UN Special envoy for Syria said the UNSC pushed for sanctions to be lifted at the meeting.
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