In December 2024, the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad collapsed after anti-government rebel forces entered Damascus. How long had the Assad family ruled Syria?

Explanation

On December 8, 2024, anti-government forces led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham entered Damascus, bringing an end to 53 years of continuous Assad family rule (Hafez al-Assad 1971–2000, Bashar al-Assad 2000–2024).