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President Assad’s fall from power plunges Syria and Middle East into uncertainty

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People celebrate from a vehicle while carrying a Syrian opposition flag and a Lebanese flag at Masnaa Border Crossing, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, Lebanon, December 8, 2024. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

People celebrating the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Masnaa Border Crossing in Lebanon on Dec 8.

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The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not only change the fate of his country, but also signal an important turning point for the Middle East.

Few Arab leaders were as wily at navigating the treacherous politics of the region as Mr Assad.

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