The regime of Bashar al-Assad has fallen as rebels seized Damascus, forcing the Syrian leader to flee with his family. This significant development concludes over a decade of brutal conflict, resulting in approximately half a million deaths, predominantly among civilians. The article recounts past atrocities, such as the 2013 sarin gas attack, and highlights the immense human cost of the war, including the displacement of millions of Syrians, many of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries and Europe.